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Gardening, Agroforestry, Herbal Medicine, Beekeeping, Food preservation, Seed saving, Bladesmithing, Blacksmithing- Basically I like living with nature and building things.
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Wanted to share this picture to show the ability of willow (Salix spp.) trees to root. I built a bed last fall by layering cardboard, horse manure, soil, wood chips. I was just preparing to plant it and found this willow branch from the neighbors tree that had 2 sprouts. Willow has an amazing ability to sprout.
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9 raised beds filled! #grownostr #gardening
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Snow is still melting and the creeks are running full #grownostr
Amazing weekend at Forged in Survival! Forged a knife, made a bark sheath, learned friction fire, foraging, primitive trapping and more! Thanks to Wilderness Wild Survival School and 4D Blades and tools, #grownostr #knifemaking #frictionfire 
A great day at the forge! Today we forged a knife and the next 3 days we survive in the wild with our knives. https://www.wildernesswildsurvivalschool.com/ And 4D Blades and Tools. #grownostr #knifemaking
If you are looking for an excellent book to learn about raising sheep, this the one. I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Abram teach. He is very knowledgeable and presents the information in an easy to understand way. I highly recommend getting this book for your library. #grownostr #sheep #regenerative
Building my first simplified compost bioreactor. Thanks @jackspirko #grownostr #gardening #composting
A recent study on the effectiveness of Livestock Guardian Dogs by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: Discover the findings of the recently published study on the effectiveness of livestock guardian dogs (LGD) in safeguarding Montana prairie farmsteads. This multi-year case study, led by FWP's bear specialist Wesley Sarmento and Julie K. Young, associate professor at Utah State University, reveals the significant role LGDs can play in coexisting with recovering populations of apex predators.
".. our experiment shows that an ancient human technique is effective and increasingly relevant in modern society with recovering carnivore populations. … As carnivore populations declined, so did these ancient practices. Now rewilding is requiring relearning these often-forgotten techniques, but before now, to our knowledge, no scientific tests have been conducted on the efficacy of LGDs for protecting farmsteads. LGDs are one more tool in the toolbox to help keep people safe while coexisting with recovering populations of apex predators."
Highlights from the study:
• 87% reduction in bear GPS collar locations near homes after placement of LGD
• 58-fold fewer camera detection of bears near homes with LGD compared to those without LGD
• Ag Producers had positive experiences with LGD, considered them effective, and would recommend them.
Find the study link here:
#wildlife #montanafwp #bears #grizzlybears #wildliferesearch #montana
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Agricultural | Montana FWP
Safety tips to protect you and your property.
My first video production! #grownostr #gardening #seedstarting
I’m posting a link for my favorite author (also my wife!)that some of you might be interested in. #grownostr #bible
Life Beyond #Blessed
Easter Isn’t Over!
What if we celebrated Jesus’ resurrection for more than a single day?
Finished my seed starting rack #grownostr #gardening #seedstarting 
Just found the Agroforestry blog for temperate climates. https://www.agroforestryfarming.com/ #grownostr #agroforestry
Hopefully Spring is here! #grownostr
For Utah residents, check out the Heber Valley Self Reliance Fair on 3/23. #grownostr #selfreliance https://www.hebervalleyready.org/events-2024.html
These plants self seeded from my worm compost. I compost my tea in the worm compost bin after steeping, then I use the compost in a 50/50 mixture with Fox Farms potting soil to start my seedlings. These three, German Chamomile, Yarrow and Catnip popper up in my onion starts. #grownostr #herbs #gardening #seedstarting
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