Fighting the invasion of noxious weeds – Entry #103
Looks can sometimes be deceiving Things aren’t always what they seem. The road up to Timber Butte is often picturesque, especially at certain times of the year. Lately the hillsides have [...]
‘Better late than never’ Strawberries – Entry #102
The weather has finally decided to act like summer and the days have turned hot from early morning until late in the evening. Having such a cool June and early July has been delightful; only [...]
Restoration of a forgotten farm tool – Entry #101
Last week my friend Duncan dropped by with some parts he had salvaged off of an old John Deere sickle mower. We [...]
An orchard irrigation drip system worth checking out – Entry #100
Gluing flag drippers to 1/2 inch PVC caps The staked reservoir can with liquid fertilizer Using fertilizer tablets One of the best ways of saving [...]
Everyone has been called to the harvest – Entry #99
Knowing how to grow a healthy bumper crop for harvest on a plot of land isn’t so much a matter of science as it is an art form. Farming demands a passion to create as [...]
Mowing hay is a bit like life – Entry #98
Me and Duncan restoring my antique mower It was my first evening of mowing hay and things weren’t going well at all. I had scheduled a week’s vacation in anticipation [...]
