After a long career electro-geeking for R&D labs in the electronic industry Mike has checked out of the rat race & moved to the woods. Not entirely off grid but trying to achieve that goal. He raises a few animals & enjoys growing healthy food in various gardens. He is a life long nature lover, adventure seeker, & to a certain extent a minimalist. Eventually bears will probably eat him & turn him into compost. He is ok with that.
I was taught to plug the entrance up with grass clippings so they have to work a bit to get out. If they're not out in 3 days remove the plug for them. Seems to work.
Buckwheat is an excellent choice. It reseeds itself easily & can give several crops per season in long growing season areas. It also makes great honey which is certainly a plus.
