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Passive Land Hydration Pt 5 Secret Swale Every time there is a good drop of rain, I look for new opportunities to increase my use of the heavenly bounty before it leaves my property. I first mentioned Basic Passive Land Hydration back in February. So far, the structures have been for use in the broader landscape. […]
Autumn Cleanup As winter creeps closer it’s time for an Autumn Cleanup, to protect your materials and remove critter homes. All the critters are looking for a warm winter nest, so now is a great time to disrupt their apple cart and send them looking for accommodation further from the homestead. Rearranging pots in the
First Frost The first frost has arrived, Mother Nature is the most reliable indicator. It is quite early compared with recent years and only in some areas so far. Notably Braidwood town, and outlying areas like Captains Flat and Mongarlowe. Not everyone got the frost, but we all experienced the significant drop in temp that
winter seedlings grown in Qld will obviously thrive when grown in a garden in the sunshine state, or somewhere at sea level. However, if planted in a Highland Garden,
Passive Land Hydration Pt 4 Abatement Swales If you’ve spent any time looking out the window of a moving car you are probably very familiar with Abatement Swales, although you might not know it. They are very similar to Contour Trenches with one significant difference. There are plenty of examples in our area. The most
Passive Land Hydration Pt 3 Contour Trench Keylines furrows, as discussed previously, are a great start to harvesting water for your paddock. Hydration is great for the landscape but there is limited benefit to the broader ecosystem. The evolution of PA Yeomans work is to turn the keyline furrow into a small contour trench for harvesting