Lets talk sh.t, horse manure actually

April 12, 2023March 24, 2023 by Homesteader

Let's have a look at the HOT COMPOSTING of horse manure. I am lucky to be surrounded by horse owners, and we have a healthy postcode community bartering system going. I get the manure, and they get the veggies.
The horse owners pile it in a pile, and I cart it away to turn it into lovely healthy veggies.

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Setup a Local Edible Exchange

April 12, 2023March 24, 2023 by Homesteader

Dayboro Exchange Edible Exchange, this one is a good example.

In this post, you get an idea of what is involved in setting up a local exchange. This post is not to tell you HOW to do it step by step. Essentially, HOW and WHAT you do is up to you. Each community will have its unique requirements, location and councils.

The post will outline the basic building blocks and give ideas and hints towards possible issues. It is not intended to be the answer for all possible scenarios.
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Comfrey JUICE.

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 by Homesteader

Comfrey is an underrated and under-appreciated plant. I use it for medical purposes; I make oils and rubbing cream with it for "repairing my old bones". I use it in the garden to give an extra boost to the veggies and plants.
In this post I show in a few steps how to make liquid fertiliser out of the comfrey plant.

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10. Moon Phase versus Path

April 12, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Moon Phases 29.5 day cycle The waxing phase is between the new and full Moon. The light is increasing and the energy/sap is drawn upwards into the plant. At the full Moon, the peak of the cycle, the energy changes and the sap is pulled down into the roots as the light decreases. During this…...

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9. Waxing Crescent (Embracing Desire)

April 12, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Waxing Crescent (Embracing Desire) Scientifically: As the sun starts moving closer to the new moon, it becomes illuminated again. A crescent appears, revealing a thin sliver of light just before it waxes into a first-quarter moon. Moonlight is increasing Strongest gravitational pull Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Garden:…...

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8. First Quarter Moon (Action)

April 12, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

First Quarter Moon (Action) Scientifically: The moon reaches the first quarter a week after the new moon. The first half-moon after the new moon is called the first quarter because, at that point, the moon is officially one-quarter of the way through its monthly cycle of phases. Garden: You would have planted your leafy crops…....

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7. Waxing Gibbous (Redirecting Course)

April 12, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Waxing Gibbous (Redirecting Course) Scientifically: A waxing moon is one phase away from becoming a full moon. This moon is easily seen during the day because a large portion of it is illuminated. Garden: Your root crops are in, if you missed it you might be lucky and have another short period soon. Not as fruitful,…...

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6. Full Moon (Harvest)

March 29, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Full Moon (Harvest) Scientifically: A full moon occurs when the sun and the moon are on opposite sides of the Earth. Because the sun is direct across from the moon, the light completely illuminates it, making the moon appear completely full on Earth. Garden: Time to get the root crops ready, things like potatoes. No…...

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5. Waning Gibbous (Gratefulness)

March 29, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Waning Gibbous (Gratefulness) Scientifically: After a full moon, the moon starts becoming less illuminated again, waning toward the last quarter moon. Moonlight is decreasing Gravitational pull is decreasing Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Garden: The time to get ready or plant the fruiting crops. Sow/Plant: Below-ground Root plants such as Potatoes,…...

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4. Last Quarter (Release)

March 29, 2023March 23, 2023 by Homesteader

Last Quarter (Release) Scientifically: The last quarter moon is the reverse process of the first quarter. After a full moon, the moon wanes and becomes smaller. Now, the moon appears like a half-slice of lemon. Garden: Winding down in the garden, take a rest. Get ready for the next cycle. Spiritually: The themes surrounding this moon are … Read more