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We are selling Duck Eggs !

We are selling Duck Eggs !

With an abundance of eggs on hand, we decided to embark on an experiment: selling our surplus to the local community. This endeavour has been an eye-opening experience, revealing a fascinating dynamic between familiarity and culinary perception.

This is not a black and white photo

This is not a black and white photo

This is not a black and white photo. There was a fire next to our village and this is what is left. Just a few days ago, we were playing here with the kids. Now there are ashes. Right next to the burnt area, you can see what grows: eucalyptus,

The artichokes are doing great this year

The artichokes are doing great this year

The artichokes are doing great this year. Blossoming into their violet colours, putting up a show with their size and vigor, they are now attracting bees, bumblebees and this new visitor! It is the violet carpenter bee / abelha carpinteira violeta - a huge and very shinny pollinator. #abelhacarpinteira #carpenterbee #polinators

Some fellows have joined our garden and they're building their homes

Some fellows have joined our garden and they're building their homes

Some fellows have joined our garden and they're building their homes. Could they be snakes, or mice? Between not wanting to disturb and being scared of what might happen if we take a peek, we are just waiting to get more clues. 😅 #holesinthesoil #wildlife #permaculturegarden #permaculture #animalhabitat #whoareyou

We found an old typewriter

We found an old typewriter

We found an old typewriter. It is a delight for the kids, who can write without handwriting and explore a new machine. Without screens. It will not last long, unfortunately, but they will then be able to open it up and see how it works. #retro #vintagetoday #typewriter #parenting #homestead

The harvest of the day

The harvest of the day

The harvest of the day. Rhubarb, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, onion, radishes, broccoli and cauliflower. Some were converted into a soup for dinner, the rest is in the slower cooker, being transformed in a veggie broth. There is a salad ready to eat tomorrow and the rhubarb... no idea what to

For some reason, the ducks were very interested in the bark of a pine tree today

For some reason, the ducks were very interested in the bark of a pine tree today

For some reason, the ducks were very interested in the bark of a pine tree today. At first, we thought it was insects crawling on it, but it seems like they are really going for the outer bits of the bark. Bon apetit #musduckslife #duckslife #permaculture

Scenes from the 54mm of rainfall we got today

Scenes from the 54mm of rainfall we got today

Scenes from the 54mm of rainfall we got today. The west swale and its spill basin overflowed, but water keeps pooling and slowly moving down the landscape. There's definitely to for improvement, but the overall water catchment plan seems to be working well so far. The last photo

It rained so much that the west swale is filling up!

It rained so much that the west swale is filling up!

It rained so much that the west swale is filling up! #rain #swale #permaculture #permacultureportugal

Field GIS for permaculture

Field GIS for permaculture

Many things only get noticed when standing in the garden and looking around.

Collecting Parsley and Oregano seeds

Collecting Parsley and Oregano seeds

Collecting Parsley and Oregano seeds #seedsaving #parsleyseeds #seeds #permaculture

Farewell, Squirrel

Farewell, Squirrel

They miss daddy, but they are a beautiful family of strong explorers. Soon, they will be running, from pine to pine tree, quick as their father.

Found a bag of these plugs at the bottom of the box with sprinklers

Found a bag of these plugs at the bottom of the box with sprinklers

Found a bag of these plugs at the bottom of the box with sprinklers. I had no idea they existed and was naively plugging the sprinkler hoses directly into the lateral pipe. That worked, but wasn't very secure. These plugs are more difficult to plug in, but also

Installed two #taps with twist hose couplings (reclaimed from the old #irrigation system) at strategic points on the mainline

Installed two #taps with twist hose couplings (reclaimed from the old #irrigation system) at strategic points on the mainline

Installed two #taps with twist hose couplings (reclaimed from the old #irrigation system) at strategic points on the mainline. They'll be useful for filling ponds and whatever other high volume future needs. Right now, they allow watering #permaculture zone 3, not yet covered by the new irrigation lines.

#plums in the making

#plums in the making

#plums in the making. #permaculture #orchard

The promise of Spring

The promise of Spring

The expectations are still low, but there will be a huge celebration if we get to make a single portion of fruit salad.

Making Milk Kefir

Making Milk Kefir

While it might seem a bit overwhelming at first, milk kefir is really easy to make. After a few attempts, it will take you very little time and energy to prepare.

Winter Chop And Drop: Seeking a balance between cover crop growth and protecting young trees

Winter Chop And Drop: Seeking a balance between cover crop growth and protecting young trees

The cover crop has grown tremendously, creating a lot of biomass and... shade! They are thriving so much they became taller than the young trees they are surrounding, leaving them shaded for most of the day.

The Power of Observation: an example during early Winter

The Power of Observation: an example during early Winter

Observation is a design tool that you keep going back to in order to keep improving your site.

Bem-vindas a casa, plantas

Bem-vindas a casa, plantas

É muito emocionante pôr as mãos na terra, cheirar as plantas, e sentir que estamos a remendar algo que está rasgado no nosso mundo.

Obtaining a yield

Getting Started

Obtaining a yield

As we continue to plan swales, ponds, harvesting water and defining lists of plants and resources to create a regenerative ecosystem, it is energizing and confidence boosting to just go outside and grab a bit of basil to season lunch.