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notes on regenerative agriculture and permaculture food forest
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We are finalising work on an indoor planter box that will fit a cubic metre of organic matter: dwyl/home#219
It has been thoroughly insulated with (4 layers of) roof (waterproof) paint to ensure it's water retention.
Now I need to understand what needs to be done to ensure that:
a. What organic matter is appropriate for something this big!
b. The layers of matter to ensure internal drainage without an escape for the water.
c. Moisture levels are controlled so the plants don't drown/rot in "too much water"
This video is pretty long ... β³
[ About the length of a typical Drama TV show episode ... π ]
But it's absolutely packed with decades of experience/insight. π‘
If I had the funds or the land I would do most of what Mark is describing in here. It's awesome! π
It's the furthest thing from industrial fertiliser & pesticide driven monoculture imaginable. π
@iteles don't know if youβve looked at the leaves of the lime tree recentlyβ¦ π¬
Looks like we may need to get the soap solution out againβ¦ π
While we don't want to have a "lawn" because it's water-wasteful,
we have a couple of areas of the garden that will benefit from decorative grass.
The "rolled" grass we had installed last year was very thin and not hard-waring.
So I'm considering planting far more sturdy grass from seed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenchrus_clandestinus
It can be an invasive species in certain countries.
But all the "downsides" described should be considered "pros" for our purposes.
https://www.leroymerlin.pt/produtos/jardim/sementes-e-plantas/sementes/sementes-de-relva/relva-kikuyu-grossa-iluro-escarralcho-100gr-12775833.html#component-displaycomp
Reviews are from people with warped expectations.
This looks like a good alternative, but it's a mix of various grasses:
https://www.leroymerlin.pt/produtos/jardim/sementes-e-plantas/sementes/sementes-de-relva/relva-economica-agua-iluro-1kg-14106750.html#component-displaycomp
The Biggest Little Farm [Official Trailer]: https://youtu.be/UfDTM4JxHl8
A farm started by an ex-National Geographic wildlife Camera Man ...
And a Chef/Food-blogger ...
So the cinematography of this documentary is epic.
https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com
Tried to stream it online legit but only available with US-based subscription ... π€¦ββοΈ
Full Movie: https://watchfreemovi.es/movie/the-biggest-little-farm-47396
Apparently Disney+ commissioned a sequel: https://youtu.be/YBCOVyYo6VA
WEED FREE MARKET GARDENING (Our no dig approach): https://youtu.be/u79tiVcj8bY (Richard Perkins)
Nature's Always Right farm tour: https://youtu.be/3HQPGr2MFbI
Their channel is: https://www.youtube.com/@gooseberrybridgefarm
Not a lot of content, but insightful. π
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Growing Mushrooms For A Living: https://youtu.be/Faq0w-ArCnU
https://themoonstoneproject.co.uk/
Watch the videos on: https://themoonstoneproject.co.uk/tv-shows/
https://www.allaboutgardening.com/edible-hedges/
This is truly incredible! Wonder why other countries/cultures did not adopt the practice? π
https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/daisugi.html
via: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37759366
Use a standard window air conditioner to cool a cold room to 34F (0*C)
https://www.storeitcold.com/product/coolbot-pro/
$419 feels expensive for a thermostat that simply overrides an air conditioner ... π
Especially considering you could build something like this in a few hours with basic electronics:
Control AC Devices with Arduino: https://youtu.be/H8FrL37Z7xE
However the counterargument is: if
it reliably preserves thousands of β¬'s of food, it's a no-brainer investment.
https://www.wired.com/story/you-can-turn-your-backyard-into-a-biodiversity-hotspot/
Via: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34956067
book recommendation: Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy: https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Nature-Home-Wildlife-Expanded-ebook/dp/B003UV8ZTE
In permaculture systems we try to keep the ground permanently covered with mulch, green crops (green manure) or perennial ground cover plants. This mimics nature, which rarely leaves any bare soil. Bare soil invites weeds and causes erosion from wind and rain.
Good examples of spreading groundcover crops:
https://kahikateafarm.co.nz/product-category/plants/ground-covers/spreading/
15 Fruiting Groundcovers You Should Be Growing β Ep. 124: https://youtu.be/sxS5qa1mOfg
These are what we will be planting immediately if we are able to get the land dwyl/phase-three#116
The crops are all productive (edible), low-maintenance - especially in winter - and will improve soil quality!
How to Attract Beneficial Insects: https://youtu.be/pkW_a7GM8bI
eed to learn everything we can about pruning to encourage sustainable growth and get to fruit crops ASAP. π
This looks like a good starting point for general knowledge: https://youtu.be/h6hWa3nx7yo πΊ
Please share more you find. π
"I would have chickens just for the benefits to the soil health and pest control"
https://youtu.be/9SPGDHGYUS8
Notice the top comment on this YT video: https://youtu.be/cS6uOWhjJE0
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via: βmessage from an old farmerβ https://youtu.be/fzGnlN0i1So
Quick intro to Riverford Oraganics - one of the pioneers of veg box deliveries in the UK.
The founder, Guy Singh-Watson, talks a lot of sense. π
He has built this veg box delivery scheme up from nothing to 50,000
deliveries a week! https://youtu.be/_yUQmp9NjS0
https://www.riverford.co.uk/ethics-and-ethos
https://www.riverford.co.uk/ethics-and-ethos/who-is-guy-singh-watson
My favourite grapes are an Heirloom variety that are increasingly difficult to find/buy because they have seeds.
I have picked and eaten them several times and they immensely flavourful!
In Portugal
these grapes are colloquially referred to as Uva Americana
because they are thought to have originated from the east coast of the USA.
According to wine historian Edward Hyams and wine expert Jancis Robinson,
"There is ample evidence that the labrusca was growing wild in North America before Europeans arrived."
The scientific name for these grapes is "Vitis labrusca", "Vitis" meaning grapevine and "labrusca" meaning "wild". Apparently these grapes are the closest thing to "wild" that we get in Europe now ...
Vitis labrusca are high in potassium, magnesium, folic acid e vitamin B6, flavonoids e resveratrol.
Ref: https://lifestyle.sapo.pt/saude/saude-e-medicina/artigos/uva-morangueira
Most city-folk - that have never picked a grape off a vine - have grown accustomed to seedless grapes so producers focus on them.
I get it. Seeds are annoying. But genetically modified (or selectively bred) monoculture is worse.
This last time we found the grapes for sale at the local market, I saved as many seeds as I could; 56:
If even 10% of these seeds takes and we're able to plant out 5 vines it would be more than "enough".
But however many sprout & survive is great.
If you're new to Grapes, it's a fascinating topic there are hundreds of varieties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grape_varieties
I don't drink wine sowhile
I have superficial knowledge of varieties I don't deep dive into any I don't like.
But some day I would love to do a grape-tasting with as many varieties as possible to see what I'm missing.
This looks like a good starting point: https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Grapes-from-Seeds
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