Tom Painemaru

I really don't need any external validation to support my belief that home-grown poison-free food is healthier. I know it tastes better; I know I feel better when I eat it and that's enough for me.

I just bought one off the shelf at Walmart. I think it was called a "Scarecrow"

Works fine

I use a motion activated sprinkler to scare away little animals who threaten my garden. The sudden sound of the sprinkler and the spray of water run just about everything away. Plus the garden gets a little extra water.

'works for me

I've been thinking about putting in a pond too but can't seem to find the time - so much to do on the farm!

Here's my latest idea - an experiment I intend to try this year: I'm going to plant the area of the pond with tiller radishes in late summer. About the time of the first frost I'm going to put pigs on the radish patch. My hope is that the radishes will open things up and inspire the pigs to dig extra deep. Once the rains come I'll see how the new pond fills.

Sounds like a fun project

@Irene

What a wonderful homestead you have. I admire your pathways and checked out your blog to learn more.

I see that you have some very impressive animal shelters. Can you share some of their designs? I have plenty of material here on my little farm in Oregon. I'd love to build one of these structures here.

Thanks again for sharing

I saw this video and was stuck dumb with astonishment and amazement that bordered upon stupification. I have hundreds of feet of livestock fencing I've been wanting to put in but the cost has put me off for years.

'Woke up this morning and made a few phone calls. Now I have access to several hundred free pallets and a promise of more to come in the near future.

Wee ha! Life is good

Thanks to Karen and Paul for this inspiring video.
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