Gardening
See the video at the bottom. After sharing this post on the OurFigs forum, I was reminded by Johnson1 how well oil-based paint markers work on tree trunks. This works best on somewhat larger trees. I only write the variety name with the oil pens, but I guess it’s possible to add the source and … Read moreThe Importance of Redundant Plant ID Tags
About a month ago I posted a short story on OurFigs. Some suggested that it would make a good post on Higher Octave, but I totally forgot about it. Then yesterday my fig cuttings got destroyed by hail. This little setback reminded me of my prior one. So, in the hopes that you can learn … Read moreFig Rooting Awesomeness to Rotting Hell to Back in the Game
The Fig Variety Database can help you avoid buying duplicate or similar varieties, thus saving money. When using the FVDB variety search function, it is helpful to understand a few things (see video below): The variety search field will provide suggestions once you begin typing in the field. The variety search function will search on … Read moreFig Variety Database – Using the Variety Search Function
The user registration page is now setup for the Fig Variety Database.
This is something of an update on my swale construction, but also some thoughts on the value of facultative anaerobes (which I kept calling functional anaerobes in the video) and soil eh, also called reduction potential or redox.
Many lessons learned with this one. At least the bed now has worms!
I’ve been growing ginger & turmeric in zone 7b for a few years. It’s quite simple and I suspect they can be grown much further north.
Read moreEasily Grow Tropical Ginger & Turmeric – Even in Cold Climates
After getting my hands down into the soil of my swales, I’m totally sold as to their effectiveness.
Read moreBuild Swales to Improve Soil Moisture & Decrease Erosion
Just a quick example of how I prepare my irrigation system for winter. And I’m now learning how to use iMovie since YouTube removed the stabilization and video combining features.