Larry Hart

I have been doing a great deal of habitat restoration work on my property in the Pacific Northwest.  Here the red cedar is the apex tree but suffering when we have hotter, drier summers.  Sequoias support the same animals and insects but are more drought tolerant so being incorporated into my plans.  I am also incorporating plants that grow on the inland side of the cascade mountains as that area has hotter, drier summers and also colder winters. Examples are quaking aspen and service berry.  

Hello Jovian,

I'm also in Skagit county; near Sedro Woolley.  Please see my post in the singles forum for more about me.  Open to platonic friendships, sharing homesteading ideas and trading plant materials.

Larry

What are you most happy doing?

What motivates you?

How do you try to benefit your community? the earth?

What are your long-term goals?

The company "Green Cover" is my favorite source for bulk seed.  They have a great deal of info on their site + people you can talk to to advise on what to plant for your area and objectives.

https://greencover.com/

Hello John,

Not a partnership match but I have a 34 acre homestead a little north of Seattle so would welcome a visit and future collaboration.  You can learn a bit more about what I'm doing by looking at my post in this forum from a couple months ago.

I have been getting burlap bags from a local coffee roaster and will put those down and cover with woodchips, etc.  Still lets water and gases through, fewer potential contaminants but still only use for non-edible areas where I am doing habitat restoration, meadows, etc.  Not available everywhere but one could look for other sources of 'waste' fabric.  

I would like to add that sunchokes bloom late when spring beauty has faded

Hello Brook,

At age 55, I took early retirement from my corporate job and purchased property to start my homestead (see my post from 3 weeks ago in this forum),   It is a great deal of work, particularly during the start-up years but very rewarding.  With the better food, more activity and less stress; I feel better than I did 10-20 years ago.

Hello,

I was educated as a chemical engineer and led research and development projects. I now apply those skills to habitat restoration and regenerative agriculture on a 34 acre property that had been severely abused before I purchased it in 2021. Located about halfway between Seattle and the Canadian boarder, on the Skagit River, the soil is great alluvial loam that I have been building up with compost and cover crops.  

There were some existing fruit and nut trees and I have been adding many more + a variety of berries (include less common like sea buckthorn, Himalayan honeysuckle, josta, hardy kiwi, goji...) and grapes.  I have several seasonal garden areas - in ground and raised.  I am working to introduce new techniques and plants with a focus on perennials.   I am also working to improve the habitat for wildlife and planted over 6,000 plants last winter for riparian area restoration and established several acres of pollinator meadow with a focus on late season flowers which are a particular need in the area.

I strive to be an educational/motivational example for others. I eat a mostly plant-based diet + free range duck eggs and occasionally salmon.  I produce 80+% of the food I consume and am also donating to friends and the local foodbank.

I am high energy and passionate about all that I do.  In addition to the habitat restoration and agricultural work, I am restoring an early 1900's dairy barn, renovating other structures.  I also enjoy exploring nature areas with my dog, cooking, reading, dabble in art and woodworking, and continue to be a lifelong learner.  I am very nurturing, dedicated to those in my life, very adaptable and compassionate.  At times I may be too intense for some and I do need to work on relaxing more.

Most of my adult life I have been in 3 (serial) committed/monogamous LTR's.  I hope to find a partner that I can spend the rest of my days with.  For me, attraction is dominated by the intellectual and emotional connections.

PS I am also interested in platonic connections with others in the area and also those who may be interested in utilizing some of my land that is currently underutilized.

I dry extra eggplant (and zucchini) to make chips that are great with hummus or other savory dips.  I find this is a great way to make healthy chips and preserve vegetables for winter consumption