Wouldn't it be much easier to take out the first chunk and put it aside for later. Then when you dig around the next chunk it could roll into the previous trench. This method it called the lazybed technique. What you are doing kind of reminds me of a plough. Another option to incorporate cover crops is to flail mow the cover crop (if needed) and then go along where you want the pathways with a BCS and throw dirt onto the bed. Then cover the beds with an inch or 2 of compost (optional) and then tarp it. When you come back in the spring it will be wonderful soil. Great video!
Well you just got a new subscriber, I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. I am also doing a no till garden, mine is much smaller than yours for now. I just posted a video on mine. I love your location in Washington state. I moved from the west side to the north east corner. I'm kind of following Jim Kovaleski's model. I hope to see this year's progress. Best wishes
I usually grow crimson clover for my cover crop! Then I cut it down and give to my chickens, and then they give me back with high quality manure, it's a great cycle! And an update on my muscovies. The female is still sitting, she's on 11 eggs total now. She's also getting somewhat aggressive. I think she has maybe another week and a half till they hatch. Should i put mom and ducklings into a separate pen away from the chickens?
Great call on the clover. Crimson is an annual unless you let it go to seed. It's much easier to control too. Re: the Muscovy, the easier you make her role as the defender the less stressful the experience for her. I'd enclose her and make sure she has food and water. This will protect the ducklings once they hatch too.
I have a separate pin I've made to raise the ducklings in. Should I move the day old ducklings and the momma duck over to that pen the day they hatch? I'm afraid that the chickens will pick on the ducklings
The Gentleman Farmer can I just pick them all up as day old hatchlings and the Mom and move them? Or will that cause trouble. This is my first clutch and I want it to be correct lol
+Paul Eberly you should be okay. If you you escort the mother duck to her new location then bring over the ducklings you will be able to gauge her behavior and make adjustments on the fly. If she gets so restless that she flys off, then you'll be able to leave the ducklings where they are for when she returns.
The benefits of notill are numerous; too many to list here. But a Google search will provide some insights. I will do a post update to reveal the progress of this garden since it's inception. But you're right, the work is pleasure.
The Gentleman Farmer No till is based on the concept of preserving soil structure by leaving all the roots and worm tunnels in place to provide a beneficial environment for both plants and soil biology. It keeps weed seeds on the soil surface where bugs can eat them..... etc Your hacking the roots, mixing the soil and destroying all the aeration/water infiltration worm tunnels. Its "organic hand tillage". Im not against anything in this video. If anything im jealous of your land really looks nice especially the soil . Its just not really a practical or "better" way of doing things is my point. ua-cam.com/video/n9Mnf9ysNSs/v-deo.html The only true organic tillage option.
I have done double digging, and the farm fit is no joke. I really enjoy the channel hombre. Keep it up.
I absolutely love your videos! Wish you were currently uploading. Love, light and spirit to all.
+The Gentleman Farmer oh how I would love to go back to San Juan Island, for another visit. It’s just beautiful up there.
great job
Wouldn't it be much easier to take out the first chunk and put it aside for later. Then when you dig around the next chunk it could roll into the previous trench. This method it called the lazybed technique. What you are doing kind of reminds me of a plough.
Another option to incorporate cover crops is to flail mow the cover crop (if needed) and then go along where you want the pathways with a BCS and throw dirt onto the bed. Then cover the beds with an inch or 2 of compost (optional) and then tarp it. When you come back in the spring it will be wonderful soil.
Great video!
Love the mention of “farm fit”, it’s something I think about often while working. I just discovered your channel, great stuff!
Well you just got a new subscriber, I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. I am also doing a no till garden, mine is much smaller than yours for now. I just posted a video on mine. I love your location in Washington state. I moved from the west side to the north east corner. I'm kind of following Jim Kovaleski's model. I hope to see this year's progress. Best wishes
I usually grow crimson clover for my cover crop! Then I cut it down and give to my chickens, and then they give me back with high quality manure, it's a great cycle!
And an update on my muscovies. The female is still sitting, she's on 11 eggs total now. She's also getting somewhat aggressive. I think she has maybe another week and a half till they hatch. Should i put mom and ducklings into a separate pen away from the chickens?
Great call on the clover. Crimson is an annual unless you let it go to seed. It's much easier to control too. Re: the Muscovy, the easier you make her role as the defender the less stressful the experience for her. I'd enclose her and make sure she has food and water. This will protect the ducklings once they hatch too.
I have a separate pin I've made to raise the ducklings in. Should I move the day old ducklings and the momma duck over to that pen the day they hatch?
I'm afraid that the chickens will pick on the ducklings
+Paul Eberly yes, I would. The chickens will make the ducks role of protector a bit more trouble than she needs. Especially if they all hatch.
The Gentleman Farmer can I just pick them all up as day old hatchlings and the Mom and move them? Or will that cause trouble. This is my first clutch and I want it to be correct lol
+Paul Eberly you should be okay. If you you escort the mother duck to her new location then bring over the ducklings you will be able to gauge her behavior and make adjustments on the fly. If she gets so restless that she flys off, then you'll be able to leave the ducklings where they are for when she returns.
What brand shovels are those? Hard to find good tools around me.
Great aduration for worms and dirt. Gorgeous Soil! ❤🌎
what the benefit over real no till? seems like a lot of work for the sake of work
The benefits of notill are numerous; too many to list here. But a Google search will provide some insights. I will do a post update to reveal the progress of this garden since it's inception. But you're right, the work is pleasure.
The Gentleman Farmer
No till is based on the concept of preserving soil structure by leaving all the roots and worm tunnels in place to provide a beneficial environment for both plants and soil biology. It keeps weed seeds on the soil surface where bugs can eat them..... etc
Your hacking the roots, mixing the soil and destroying all the aeration/water infiltration worm tunnels. Its "organic hand tillage".
Im not against anything in this video.
If anything im jealous of your land really looks nice especially the soil . Its just not really a practical or "better" way of doing things is my point.
ua-cam.com/video/n9Mnf9ysNSs/v-deo.html
The only true organic tillage option.
The worm,s would rather have residue on top
Also if you get yourself a tiller, you can just till the cover crop into the ground. Will save your back a bit
In the video, I briefly describe why I am opposed to tiller use.