photo-post What kind of ants are these? What kind of ants are these? #ants #antidentification Your browser does not support the video tag.
photo-post Flowering raspberries in the new berry patch Flowering raspberries in the new berry patch. All the plants there are thriving so far. The fertile soil and plentiful moisture is making a big difference. #raspberry #floweringplant #berrypatch
photo-post Tiny walnut sprout in the "nutty corner" Tiny walnut sprout in the "nutty corner". The walnut was first germinated then sown in this spot. Let's see how it does - the grafted walnuts we planted two years ago don't seem to be thriving. #walnut #walnuttree #sprout #seedling
photo-post Mowing in the northeastern area Mowing in the northeastern area. Some of it has grown incredibly lush. #cleaning #mowing #chopandprop
photo-post Trying to recondition the pasture strip which the ducks just left Trying to recondition the pasture strip which the ducks just left. After sowing a grass, clover, and alfalfa mix we raked and thinly (for lack of more material) covered with used coffee grounds. #pasture #rotationalgrazing
photo-post The ducks got a fresh strip of pasture The ducks got a fresh strip of pasture. Had to mow lines for the electric fence first, the grass has grown wild. #rotationalgrazing #ducks #pasture
photo-post Red, orange, yellow, blue and white flowers Red, orange, yellow, blue and white flowers. ❤️ Spring ❤️ #flowers #spring #floweringplant #floweringtree
photo-post Cleaning the hugel-berm in zone 2 Cleaning the hugel-berm in zone 2. It's wild in there! #cleaning
photo-post Flowering Judas-tree (cercis siliquastrum / olaia) Flowering Judas-tree (cercis siliquastrum / olaia). This is the first time one has flowered since we planted them 😊 #floweringtree #floweringplant
photo-post First steps with Paulownia trees First steps with Paulownia trees. We planted about 20 this winter and they're coming to life. Most are doing great (first photo). Some are struggling, but still soldiering on (photos 2 and 3). #paulownia
photo-post The pear trees seem to be enjoying this spring The pear trees seem to be enjoying this spring. These two flowering ones mark different but exciting milestones. The first was already next to the house and quite big when we moved in, but never flowered until now. The second was planted by us, 2 years ago. Now let'
photo-post Moved the ducks to a new grazing strip Moved the ducks to a new grazing strip. They really love getting new fresh forage to explore. #homestead #rotationalgrazing #ducksportugal
photo-post Caring for ducks is not just awing at ducklings Caring for ducks is not just awing at ducklings. One of the ladies gas an injured eye so we have been applying some treatment to see if it gets better. The duck is not amused and the others gather around to protest about the change.
photo-post The new family is now in their new home, especially built to keep them safe and comfortable The new family is now in their new home, especially built to keep them safe and comfortable. So far, it seems like it's been approved. As long as they are together, they are fine 🥰 #ducklings #farmlife #permacultureportugal #homestead
photo-post 🥰 🥰 #ducks #ducklings #muscovyducks #cutenessoverload😍 #permacultureportugal #homestead Your browser does not support the video tag.
photo-post Congratulations! Mama duck is welcoming her first ducklings today! May they be healthy and fiery her! 😍 Congratulations! Mama duck is welcoming her first ducklings today! May they be healthy and fiery her! 😍
photo-post Each morning, one of the ducks kept showing up out of their foraje area Each morning, one of the ducks kept showing up out of their foraje area. Our eldest child was on observation duty and found the scape route. There was a gap between the coop and the fence through which the smallest duck could squeeze through. And our Poirot jr. solved another
photo-post Cleaning, tilling, sowing, and fertilizing the future comfrey patch Cleaning, tilling, sowing, and fertilizing the future comfrey patch. #comfreypatch
photo-post Trying to revive this part of pasture strip #2 after it was abused by too many ducks for too long Trying to revive this part of pasture strip #2 after it was abused by too many ducks for too long. Step 1: sow with a mixture of ryegrass, alfalfa, and several clovers. Step 2: add coffee grounds. Step 3 (to be done): add compost. #rotationalgrazing
photo-post Planting willow and poplar cuttings between the trees on the east swale berm lines Planting willow and poplar cuttings between the trees on the east swale berm lines. The ones that root and do well will supply chop&drop biomass. #planting #plantpropagation #willow #poplar
photo-post Planted the playground micro swale with willow and scented geranium cuttings Planted the playground micro swale with willow and scented geranium cuttings. #swale #planting #plantpropagation #willow #scentedgeranium #sardinheiras
photo-post Khaki Campbell females having some fun (?) in the dark Khaki Campbell females having some fun (?) in the dark. The drake is watching with a puzzled look. A Muscovy female drops in and does not approve. #ducks #khakicampbell #muscovy #duckducktues (surely it's Tuesday already somewhere) #lesbianducks Your browser does not support the video tag.