by Petru Paler | Dec 14, 2023 | Homestead, Permaculture
Having scaled up our duck and geese flock this year, we’ve had to figure out how to provide them with the fresh pasture they need while at the same time regenerating the soil instead of depleting it. We read a lot about rotational grazing and holistic...
by Inês Paler | Dec 7, 2023 | Permaculture, Services
Our ducks have been a delightful surprise this year, laying eggs with gusto long before the arrival of spring. We’ve been thrilled to enjoy their fresh, flavourful eggs on a regular basis, but our flock has grown so large that we’ve found ourselves with...
by instagram | Aug 7, 2023 | Photo Posts
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, heather, gorse, and pine...
by instagram | Jun 29, 2023 | Photo Posts
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...
by Inês Paler | Apr 21, 2023 | Homestead, Permaculture
It’s been an exciting week at our permaculture homestead here in Portugal! We’ve accomplished several achievements that have made a real difference on the farm.First up, we built another bird coop! We’ve been wanting to keep some additional birds and...
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