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Composite decks

Posted on September 4, 2017November 16, 2017 by Chris B.

Built a small "Trex" deck today...

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Hot compost turning

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Chris B.

Turned compost today. This is a pretty good example of the different stages of compost decomposition.

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De-thatching

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Chris B.

I have been taking the dead vegetation out of lawns recently. This is stuff that has built up all summer and hasn't decomposed yet for one reason or another. It could damage the lawn by stifling grass growth, but will make great compost!

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Falafel salad

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Chris B.

Falafel salad with cucumber salad, cucumber sauce, rice/beans, pickle, and tabouli. 

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Soy milk

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Chris B.

Making soy milk today. 

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New shed!

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Chris B.

Got a new shed today! Very interesting hauling experience...

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Kambucha

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Chris B.

Making kambucha today. Scobies r growing. Almost ready to split. 

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Salad

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Chris B.

Salad with mixed greens, baked tofu, various vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and yogurt/avacodo dressing. 

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Beating back the wild

Posted on August 3, 2017November 16, 2017 by Chris B.

Did a big cleanup today... BEFORE AFTER

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Raised Bed

Posted on July 28, 2017November 17, 2017 by Chris B.

Today we put together a raised bed garden with untreated 2x12's.

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