Oot fer a rip bud #bikestr

I knew about live staking trees but never gave it much thought until @AC commented on one of my posts awhile back when I was propagating hybrid willow cuttings. I thought the climate I’m in would be too hot and too dry to have any success if I wasn’t tending to them daily. Well, March 4 I cut this branch off of a weeping willow growing on the creek bank and shoved it in the ground. I’ve splashed some water around it maybe once or twice a week when taking fresh water to my sheep. 3 months later its a thriving little tree. Thanks @AC 🫡

GN Solo cruise tonight #bikestr

GM Got a wood chipper yesterday, this thing should be a game changer on the homestead. The perimeter of our property is lined with eucalyptus trees that grow vigorously and need lots of pruning every year. Now we should have a basically endless supply of chips for mulch and composting chickens.

GN #bikestr

The beginning of a new modernization job. This elevator yee’d its last haw today

GN

Which permaculture design course do you recommend and why? #permaculture #asknostr