Anne Miller

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We manage a 40 acre wildlife area of the Texas Hill Country in the Edwards Plateau at about 3030 ft above sea level. The region is notable for its karst topography and tall rugged hills of limestone. The terrain throughout the region is punctuated by a thin layer of topsoil and a large number of exposed rocks and boulders, making the region very dry and prone to flash flooding. Native vegetation in the region includes various yucca, prickly pear cactus, native grasses and wildflowers. The predominant trees in the region are Ashe Juniper, Shin Oak and Texas Live Oak. Soil is alkaline consisting of caliche and clay.
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I feel an apple tart could be made with your favorite pie crust recipe.

I hate recipes that call for puff pastry.

I also would suggest making puff pastry as it is only flour, salt, water and butter. As with pie crust, keep the ingredient cold is the key.
13 hours ago
By dugout water this seems the sam as pond water to me.

I do not know anything about avian flu.

The wildlife in my area prefer to drink pond water over water in the water tank.

My theory is that pond water has minerals from the soil and that is why the wildlife prefer the pond water.

I feel your theory about not using it on vegetables that are eaten raw.
13 hours ago
If a RMH is not possible then put a cage around the wood stove.
18 hours ago
The best solution is to hang the clothes outside and let the wind do its magic.

I only hang clothes in the house when the weather in bad.
18 hours ago
Do you fish?

It is possible to make your own.

Next time fish is on the menu save the parts that are not serves like skin, bones. etc.

Add sawdust, molasses, and water.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/fish-emulsion-fertilizer-guide

If tat is not possible, do you have a Northern tool nearby?
18 hours ago
The tomato hornworms becomes the Hawk Moths.  Its cousin, the tobacco hornworms becomes the Hummingbird Moth.

https://permies.com/t/38063/bee-Hummingbird-Moth

The easiest way to get rid of the is to pick them off and place the hornworms on another host plant.  If no host plant is available then simply drop the worms into a pail of water.
22 hours ago
I feel a picture or a google map might help folks understand and give a better answer.

Have you used the permaculture principle of observation?

Observation will tell where the water is coming from and help understand the best placement of ditches.

It seems the OP is on the right track now for the solution.
23 hours ago
Welcome to the forum.

I find the forum quite active so I wonder if it was the subject that you found not viable?

I am looking forward to getting to know you.