Our Orchard Fence
orchard. This was a successful strategy for us, so, I thought I’d share. #3dfence #Deerfencing #fence #orchardfence
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stellaloufarm
- Jan 12, 2018
- 1 min
Midwinter Thaw
I visited our permaculture orchard early this afternoon. We’re having a thaw after a couple of weeks of hard freeze conditions. Last...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 28, 2017
- 1 min
SHARING SOLUTIONS: HOMESTEADING & CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES
Our days have been so full that I have been neglecting this blog. But! School of Living will be hosting a full day of learning and...
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stellaloufarm
- Jan 9, 2017
- 2 min
Spring?
That looks different. Let’s go check it out. J brought his infrared thermal imager to the scene and, as you would expect, there is a...
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stellaloufarm
- Feb 4, 2016
- 2 min
Orchard Update
We’ve had around 2′ of snow and, then, warmer weather. As the thaw continued, we had about 1.25″ of rain. Water is flowing. The swales in...
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stellaloufarm
- Jan 10, 2016
- 3 min
Chickens in the house (literally)!
NICE START TO A BLOG POST, HUH? I think it began with beetles in the orchard. This past summer, the new trees and shrubs that I planted...
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stellaloufarm
- Dec 28, 2014
- 1 min
Windbreak renovation
In order to have an orchard, I need to put up a fence. In order to put up a fence, I need to do some clearing. Though we have the space...
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stellaloufarm
- Dec 19, 2014
- 4 min
Visions of plums and pears and persimmons dancing in my head
We have a lovely gentle southerly facing slope on the west side of the lower pasture above the pond. I decided to put the orchard...
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stellaloufarm
- Apr 29, 2014
- 2 min
Hugel-ing
There is a lot of dead wood and brush on the land that needs to be cleared out. Some of it we burn and some of it is being put to rest in...
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stellaloufarm
- Feb 12, 2014
- 2 min
Power down
A thick layer of heavy snow combined with a layer of ice brought branches and trees down last week. The electric power went down on...
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stellaloufarm
- Feb 2, 2014
- 1 min
Sassafras and Hazelnut
Photo taken about 8:00 am, February 1, 2014. Sun and clouds and temperature just above freezing. Sassafras over a hazelnut at the...
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stellaloufarm
- Aug 3, 2013
- 1 min
hands off
Yes. Insects are becoming a big part of my life. I spend a lot of time smashing them, avoiding them, hunting them, and; quite possibly,...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 17, 2013
- 4 min
“Obtain a yield”
“Obtain a yield,” one of permaculture’s principles. I hadn’t anticipated starting the main garden this season but a few things came...
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stellaloufarm
- Mar 17, 2013
- 1 min
Holistic Management
Alan Savory has done in depth studies with regard to desertification and climate change. His personal evolution as a scientist and as an...
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stellaloufarm
- Mar 17, 2013
- 2 min
Forest Analogs
Analog forestry references the local regional natural plant community or forest type. The natural plant community can provide an...
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