Category Archives: Land Restoration

Why Every Homestead Should Grow Hazel

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Jerry

After watching the various programs on the BBC about farming in times past (Victorian Farm, Tales from the Green Valley & Wartime Farm) I’m starting to see the value of having a stand of Hazel growing. First there is the … Continue reading →

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Chickens Roosting

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Jerry

The chickens still will not spend the night in the coop.  I suspect that since they are on a slope now and the coop is at the bottom of the slope most everything is “higher” than the coop, even if … Continue reading →

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We Have Mulch

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Jerry

My mother noticed a company clearing for a new bike path and asked them if we could have the wood chips since they were working less than 2 miles away.  They were willing so the wouldn’t have to drive the … Continue reading →

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Frogs, Toads & Snakes

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Jerry

Just about every time I’m out walking around doing something I see a frog or toad ( depending on how close to the creek I am). Also several times a week I see a snake if I’m in or around … Continue reading →

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Looking into Chinampas

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Jerry

I have an acre that is very wet and I’m trying to figure out what to do with it.  I ran across an ancient Central American technique called Chinampa that involves raised beds surrounded by canals.  This is reported to … Continue reading →

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Appropedia

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jerry

A Wikipedia of appropriate technology is available at Appropedia.  I will be spending some time wondering this site.

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Sustainability: Science, Practice & Policy

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jerry

An interesting open access e-Journal with the above title is at http://sspp.proquest.com/

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USDA National Agroforestry Center

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jerry

Interesting website from the USDA about Silvopasture, I’ve got some reading ahead of me. http://www.unl.edu/nac/silvopasture.htm Silvopasture combines trees with forage and livestock production. The trees are managed for high-value sawlogs and, at the same time, provide shade and shelter for … Continue reading →

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Polyface Farm

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Jerry

MeetTheFarmer.TV has 3 segments on Polyface Farm with Joel Salatin. I loved his book Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal: War Stories From the Local Food Front. I like Joel’s way of doing things, but he is on several hundred acres. How do … Continue reading →

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How can grazing heal land?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Jerry

There are people that promote looking at land management as more of a whole system.  In particular I am interested in how grazing animals can help the land.  See http://managingwholes.com/grazing-heals-land.htm However the challenge for me is how to apply this … Continue reading →

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