Mike Barkley

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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.
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Freedom is not free. During this holiday weekend please spend some time contemplating all the hardships people have endured & the sacrifices they made including far too many who gave their life. They did it for you & the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Drink a toast to them while enjoying your holiday meals. Never forget.










6 days ago
Did someone say doubles?







1 week ago
Local garden centers sometimes have them. Or try this. I have grown from seeds like this.  https://www.rareseeds.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=asparagus
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.
4 weeks ago
It looks like a funnel. For filling 55 gallon drums possibly.
1 month ago
I tried the Japanese red variety a couple of years. Some came up & had a few flowers but never matured properly.
1 month ago