VIDEO: Cherry harvesting
Harvesting cherries…. the easier way!
Category: The Self Sufficient Life
Description:
I have always been a very independent person. It boggles my mind how someone could be satisfied being totally dependent on a system, a government or another person. To me, for an adult to be totally dependent is the equivalency of slavery. My life is simple. I do not need the intricate technology that marketing “experts” have convinced so many that they must have and neither does anyone else. There is nothing wrong with technology. After all, I have a computer. However, there is something very wrong with allowing yourself to become a slave to it. If one wants to be free one must return to the basics and one must, once again, think for themselves.You will find videos made by myself and playlists consisting of videos from others to help you become self sufficient. I am also re-learning. I forgot much over the years. Please comment on my videos so I will know if I have helped. Please comment, add info and send video responses.
VIDEO: The Orchard Garden finished maybe
Have finished planting the garden in the orchards. A bit of what I did and why I did it.
VIDEO: Short update and can you name that deficiency
Shot this video over a week ago. Too many tasks, too little time and no help whatsoever. Many surprises over the last 5 months that have pushed many things over the edge. I will not be able to plant half of what I intended this year for several reasons. Quite frankly, I am tired and…
VIDEO: Bring in the Clowns
I’ve been asked, often, about the political system here. Today is election day so now is a good time. Here is why a “multiparty” system probably isn’t the answer.
VIDEO: Garden plot in the orchards
The orchard garden is a bit behind like everything else this year.
VIDEO: Solution to a problem
I have a problem area that is difficult to work with due to the slope and lots of rocks scattered everywhere making it difficult to work so I combined the two for a solution.
VIDEO: 2014 update, Space saving and a cry for help
Way behind this year. Showing a little of what I’ve got and a few space saving methods I am trying. Also need help identifying a problem with my Yacon.
VIDEO: How to edit your playlist until Goobers Bum changes it again
A little something that should help some people I was speaking with the other day. I was having the same problems though, frankly, I don’t using anything but the delete feature, and decided to look it up for them.
VIDEO: Garden started, historical events and affects
Got a few things set out in the garden. Discussing how history, events and their effects have shaped our situation today. Please take the time to watch the attached video. It does a much better job of explaining the progression of historical events than I can at the moment and I see no sense in…
VIDEO: A tour of where I live
Some have asked a bit of where I live. I walked through yesterday and shot this video for you.
VIDEO: A few experiences that I strongly believe relate to today
Speaking of some experiences from many years ago that I strongly believe relate to world events today. This video went longer than I wanted. I will be doing a few other videos to expound. My intent is to get people to think in broader terms. Look at past events that I personally experienced, the immediate…
VIDEO: Direction change for the next few weeks
Direction change due to injury for the next few weeks.
VIDEO: Look in on the new worm beds
Looking in on the new worm beds to see if they’re happy and migrating.
VIDEO: What's going in the garden but WHEN?
Seedling progress and a few odd things. Maybe someone can give a bit of insight. At the end I describe how I made a wicking container.
VIDEO: In search of Perennials
Visited a nursery located in an old walled location dating likely back to the middle ages. There are many such places here. Link to info on Sea Buckthorn ( appears to require both male and female plants http://www.seabuckthorninsider.com/
VIDEO: Biochar update, root growth and water retention
Biochar update, root growth and water retention
VIDEO: Worm compost, starting a fresh bin
Harvesting worm compost and starting a new bin with Horse manure.
VIDEO: Compost, Garden prep and seedlings
Just a little of what is going on at the home garden.
VIDEO: Biochar trials 14 day progress report
Progress on my bio char trials at 14 days.
VIDEO: Confusing Signs of Nature
Some people plant by the signs of nature. This year, for me at least, the signs of nature are a bit confusing. We have items coming up that are normal for this time of year but there are fewer than normal. Other items are early yet would be normal for the higher temperature ranges we’ve…
VIDEO: Seedlings and ROI of purchases
Taking a chance on the weather and setting out seedlings. Speaking about Return on Investment of purchases.
VIDEO: Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines Biochar trials
Setting up for the biochar trials. Soil mix and seed selection with additional info on PH levels Home Garden Field Trials https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108753252436907951136/communities/112003872175936735513 Indoor Biochar Trial Guidelines https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HNlwKiDVSQigEI-qxTHfN3m-HhqoBZnxxHazaN-YWBk/edit
VIDEO: Grow station and worm castings
My grow station is being built a little at a time. I expect in the next two weeks to have it fully operational and full. My worm farm has produced an unbelievable amount of worms in the last few days.
VIDEO: View from the top and city employees
A little panoramic shot as several have said it was a nice view and talking about our city employees.
VIDEO: Wicking beds out of the mouths of babes
Children are wonderful. Adults would do well to listen to them more often.
VIDEO: Up to my neck in it
Got the manure. More than I expected at one time but less than I will need. No worries, I’m acquainted with the factory owner.