Md Jones

We do a bit of syrup each year. My better half The Engineer devised a pressurized filter system that cuts the filter time WAY down and makes collection of the sand simple. I for one put it in my coffee or over ice cream with some walnuts or pecans.

We won't consider it a food forest without a Chestnut Crab. Bred by the University of Minnesota, my kids were raised on Grandma's trees applesauce and Apple crisp. Glorious kid-sized tasty fruits and a lovely tree for pollinating other apples as well!

I have 5 peach trees and 2 nectarines here in Southern Iowa. My two 4 year old peach trees had a bumper crop this year....but the Asian beetles got the nectarines from my only normally productive producing tree. I'm planning to plant a peach tree every year, as here in Iowa they are short lived. But SO worth it!

We have 3 modified hugel-raised beds....super productive! And the plan is to build a dozen large huglekulture berms to help slow runoff on the slope to our wooded ravine and pond. Great way to get rid of tree debris and improve soil life!

Ok. I've added a picture of the listing via one website....it's under review.

This is the actual listing agents upcoming auctions page. Auction is Nov. 17, viewing is today...though you can probably talk to Brian if he's there and say your one of Mary's Permie friends, and he will give you a personal tour.
https://www.sierenauctionsales.com/

Friends in Washington Iowa are having a homestead land auction this week 10.30.2021 I believe?. Pretty sure in person and online. Online ad does NOT do justice to this beautiful property, or it's homesteading potential. House has wonderful potential and tons of character, hardwood floors, and lovely shade trees...plus productive orchard. Auctioneer is pushing the farm land and has zero clue of the homesteading and permaculture potential. Paved road, 3 bedrooms and south facing office upstairs, formal living and dining on main with fireplace family room, full basement. This farm only proves the accuracy of original post, and the trials and tricks of Farm auctions. If interested, search for Jarrard Farm, Washington Iowa Auction on Google.

Friends family farm is being sold via auction very soon. Lovely home, great buildings, mature and productive fruit/nut trees, grapes, raspberries, and rhubarb. Would have bought this gem ourselves this summer if we had known it was coming available. Also two larger land parcels being auctioned, with great productivity and a lovely renter willing to continue farming. If you want paved roads, less than 1.5 miles from a thriving small town...this is it. Jarrard is the family name, near Washington Iowa. Walk through is this weekend, auction maybe this week too!

I have hunted since 2017 for a Chestnut Crabapple in the Midwest, and just got 2 lovely specimens from a great nursery in Apple Vallet MN named Pahls this fall (2021). This is the tree my kids grew up under, in Grandma's MN backyard that made the best eating, sauce and pie apples ever. Perfect 2-inch apples, lovely May blooms, sweet yet complex flavor, disease resistant...the total package. The time it took me to find a nursery in a 4 state search radius with available stock should be enough to support their desirability. If you find one, buy it...you won't ever regret the investment!

Just bought some land near Batavia/Fairfield Iowa and closing next week. Beautiful area...so excited to meet other Iowa Permies!