In today’s video, I dusted off the Laneshark to cut some greens for Jamie’s compost. She gathered what she could and continued building the compost pile. I didn’t give up on the wood chipper. I re-ground each cutting edge on the blade…
Read moreA friend of mine has a property similar to ours, except that they are further into the bush. It’s remote, it’s quiet, and it’s peaceful out there. He has a small creek that flows year-round. During one of our many monsoon-like rains t…
Read moreI’m having issues with my wood chipper. For the second time in a month, I have gouged all of the blades. I’m not entirely sure what is causing it but my best guess is that the slabs I’m chipping are deflecting the flywheel into the be…
Read moreWith this year’s “impossible garden,” we now know we need more nutrients in the ground if Jamie wants to have a decent harvest next year. Preparing for next year starts right now. The area we chose for our compost station is near a wa…
Read moreTractor life is measured in hours, not miles. But with days like today, I often wonder how many actual miles I traveled. With the summer drought in full swing, we have access to the entire property and all of my log piles. It makes sense to consolidate…
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