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New Fruit Trees
We have three new additions to our homestead! No, the baby is not one of them – yet. This past weekend we purchased three new, bareroot fruit trees to fill in some holes in our garden. Nothing makes me happier … Continue reading
Posted in food forest, garden, permaculture, plants, trees
Tagged food forest, garden, permaculture, plants, trees
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Get Busy!
The growing season is not too far around the corner! Witch hazel is already blooming and my flowering quince buds are days away from opening. If we can get a handle on some garden chores now, we’ll be in good … Continue reading
Posted in backyard livestock, beekeeping, chickens, ducks, garden, newspaper seed pots, projects, propagation, seeds, trees, vegetables
Tagged backyard livestock, bees, chickens, design, ducks, garden, newspaper seed pots, propagation, seeds, trees, vegetables
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Early Fall-Coloring Trees
The trees are telling us that autumn is upon us! I wanted to share a few of my favorite ornamental trees that put on a great, early fall show. They are not edible, but could still have a place on … Continue reading
Road Trip: Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Upon my arrival into Austin, Texas, I quickly made a beeline for the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. It is a place I have seen pictures of in my Landscape Architecture classes as a beautifully designed, sustainable landscape. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in beneficial insects, design, ecology, garden, garden art, rainwater harvesting, traveling, trees, vines, wildlife
Tagged beneficial insects, design, ecology, garden, garden art, natives, rainwater harvesting, traveling, trees, vines, wildlife
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Eugene Grafting Fair
The Eugene Permaculture Guild hosts an annual, free Spring Propagation Fair that I recently attended. The event included a fruit tree grafting portion, a seed swap area and several speakers throughout the day talking about things related to edible gardening. … Continue reading
Posted in events, propagation, trees, workshop
Tagged events, propagation, trees, workshop
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