Btw, which bamboo varieties are you thinking about? It's funny, I've also been looking into bamboo. I've found some varieties for Texas that will...
We'll now that I have the KC ducks free ranging, they're not nearly as loud as before, I think they were just trying to get my attention so I'd...
Yes I think they would. Thanks for reminding me. I'll definitely put that into action. Since spring began (early again), some pioneering species...
Here's a quick update: So I've decided to cover the swale mound with wood chips and mulch because it'll be much easier (not so much $$$) to bring...
Thanks Grace! Funny you mention the oats, I was just thinking that today, and about broadcasting upland rice into the swale ditch too,...
Hey jacq, here an update: Yesterday's flash flood filled both our swales in under 6 hrs!! Unbelievable amount of water in such a short period. But...
Here's a quick update: Yesterday's flash flood dropped about 11 inches in 4-6 hrs. Both our swales filled to capacity and spilled over. And the...
Ok so the vetiver grass didn't stay in place. Each time I would put it back, the ducks would have it out and strewn around on the water before I...
And the poles are holding together well; I used polyrope to tie them into a raft. I think Vetiver in your location would do great! Especially if...
Breathing in that Forest Prana!
quick update: Ducklings being very mischievous! They keep pulling the Vetiver grass out of place. I've decided to use it in a biofilter setup...
True, it really does need the trees and vegetation so that the soil doesn't become waterlogged. I'm saving up $$ to order soil brought in so we...
Thanks, the Vetiver plants you see floating were pulled out by the ducks, but I'm putting them back in the raft later today. (One of my friends...
Vetiver grass + ducks + bamboo + water = Duckponics Raft System planted with Vetiver for Phytoremediation of duck waste [IMG] (Ducklings have...
Thanks! They sure are. Once you get your swale in, you'll notice an increase in winged visitors...
[IMG] Life evolutions on the swale system. (Mosquito and fly hunters in training)
Thanks! It feels great to see all that rainwater being absorbed into the soil. The ducklings definitely approve of their new swimming strip.
Thanks, the swale does hold the water better than I expected. It has been full for about two weeks now with the storms that've been coming...
[IMG] Swale passes just downslope of planned food forest.[IMG] And downslope of horse corral, which is being converted to Mandala garden.
I would love some ice cream bean seeds!! Would you send them to Texas? We have a very similar climate to Australia and I think they would do great...
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