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The Birth of an Arboretum
Over the last few weeks, we have finished up planting our first year selections for the arboretum. Since nearly all the selections produce a food crop, it can also be considered an orchard. However, our real orchards will be developed … Continue reading
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Hugelkultur beds, part 2
The basics behind the hugelkultur technique as we practice it are covered in the hugelkultur part 1 post. Here we will cover the technique on a large scale. When developing a large area for planting, excavation equipment is very helpful … Continue reading
hugelkultur beds, part I
The climate in our area of southern Oregon provides quite a bit of rain in the winter and spring (~30 inches on average), but is bone-dry during the summer and early to mid fall time frame. This means we need … Continue reading
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Rotary sifter
Our sifting ability has taken a leap forward! Tiegan, who just turned 12, has completed his rotary sifter project. One of the main areas in his homeschooling right now is “applied math”. With this in mind and a budding interest in engineering, … Continue reading
Welcome!
Welcome! This blog is aimed to document our progress as we begin to interact with our new property in Southwestern Oregon and eventually build our home. Our vision is to utilize a permaculture approach to create a safe, peaceful … Continue reading
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