Do you ever wonder how pioneers 100 years and more ago survived? Talk about some rugged souls! As we experienced some of the extremes over the last week I thought about this. And then I walked by a photography studio yesterday and took a picture of the display (photo above) because I thought it quite […]
Tested by Extreme Weather Events Read More »
Life just got a lot busier for me! In order to fund the development of Sabbatical Ranch I’m launching Resilient Agriscaping. It’s all about helping you achieve your ultimate, elegant, edible landscape. I’m pleased to announce a few free introductory classes, both online and off. You’ll love what you’re going to learn! Agriscaping Technologies Founder
Resilient Agriscaping Invites You to Our Free Classes Read More »
A year ago next week we drove from our winter sabbatical spot in southern Texas to Arizona. We arrived with windy snow and freezing weather at Thunder Mountain Alpaca Ranch, a very hospitable working ranch near Coronado National Memorial. We stayed and helped out for a few months while scoping out properties for Sabbatical Ranch.
Donations From Thunder Mountain Alpaca Ranch Read More »
What is a mold-avoidance sabbatical? How long does it last? What good does it accomplish? Should you come to Sabbatical Ranch? What about remediation? Let’s explore these questions and more. Sick Building Syndrome Mold toxins are a leading cause of sick building syndrome. If you experience frequent headaches; dizziness; nausea; eye, nose or throat irritation;
Do You Need a Mold-Avoidance Sabbatical? Read More »
We’re discovering more and more desperate desert critters that want to eat our stuff. And there’s no shortage of critters who want a chicken dinner. We had to chase off another attacker – twice in a row! More on all that below. Terror of the Neighborhood: Javelina I recently reported that a BIG cat and
Many the projects we work on here at Sabbatical Ranch are experimental as a demonstration site for the benefit of everyone. We’ve been developing a variety of experimental gardens in the last month or so and I suppose it’s about time I report on them. Here’s the list so far:
– Rain garden
– Hugelkultur
– Critter gardens
– Caliche gardens
– Chicken garden
– Greenhouse garden
– Courtyard food forest
– Chicken jungle
– Sunken garden
– Shady place
– And there are more in the works!
Gardens, Gardens, and More Gardens! Read More »
Have you ever played a game where you have to figure out what something is based on a tiny part of a photo? I enjoy those. A surprising photo I recently captured makes for a good guessing game. I progressively zoom out in each picture below to keep you guessing as you read this post. How soon can you figure it out?
Also in this post:
– Cat Attack! Mexican Jaguar?
– Updates on Previous Projects
Oxymoron? Contradiction in terms? If that’s your opinion of microbes, I hope to change it as I share some revolutionary discoveries you may not be completely aware of! Microbes are one of the marvels of creation that demonstrate intelligent design and pretty much every surface on earth is covered with them. It’s estimated that our
Marvelous Microbes!? Read More »
What are these things? Need a quick, easy, cheap, mold-free, and surprisingly durable shed or greenhouse? Then you’re going to like this post. In a number of different posts on building I’ve shared some of the problems with conventional buildings that make them prone to mold. For people who have experienced Mold Toxin Illness this
Hoop House? Caterpillar Tunnel? Read More »
Rats and mice! These rodents are legion on the desert. I am mostly a live-and-let-live kind of guy – except when it comes to rats and mice. So I declared preemptive war on them. This is a war story. Who will win? Read to the end to see how we turned a problem into multiple
