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DLDUB

A designer, builder and homesteader

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2023-07-25 03:03:22

I cut down a lot of Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) today and have a lot more to cut down tomorrow. Not only are they very tall (some over 6') and thick, their pollen is a big human allergen. The tall, leafy stalks are great for surface mulching so I am going to use what seems like a limitless resource to prep for some new beds.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/2ba8e18914d8833283007e74f1479074b93eceb2b1d694b605779b20a5c3775e.jpg
#grownostr #permiculture #gardening #homesteading #mulching

2023-07-24 00:08:48

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It was a very small amount. It's my first attempt with this recipe. I will adjust accordingly on the next batch.

2023-07-24 00:06:04

I started fermenting cucumbers and hot peppers this afternoon . I made a salt brine with garlic, mustard seed, black peppercorn, dill seed, cardamon, coriander, cloves, bay leaves, and dill I cut from the garden this morning.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/ad7592b67556fc6853d3b5ac0f3250d96e9d095bf4c9b06948aba9a03adff9a0.jpg
#gardening #homesteading #fermentation #refrigeratorpickles #pickles #cucumbers #peppers #grownostr #dill

2023-07-12 02:47:24

I identified a new plant on my property called a Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans.) Apparently it also has the common name Cow Itch Vine due to causing redness and itching for some people. I didn't touch it, so I don't know if I am one of those people.
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/d427d8fb72b0c2d58bcd4dbdc009f711afdd72ed7ac589cf397e2c92f6925d4d.jpg
#homestead #wildflower #nature #plantID #grownostr #flowerstr

2023-07-09 01:38:27

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Thanks. I had a few jars not seal. I'm debating on trying another bath or just putting them in the fridge and using them for a meal this week

2023-07-09 00:16:08

Day 88: #grownostr initiative
Today was canning day. Our counters were full of tomatoes, so we went with a preservation method that seemed pretty straight forward for the first time. We did a couple of jars of salsa and a few each of whole, diced and crushed. We also grouped like tomatoes in a few and mixed up a few for aesthetic. I am looking forward to some of the other suggestions everyone gave throughout the summer.
http://nostr.build/i/bedd4fd752ffec3c91cacb728897cc65da8a528658fcd72a7c890b9418dc4191.jpg
#gardening #homesteading #canning #tomatoes

2023-07-08 02:34:33

Day 87: #grownostr initiative
The silver lining to losing a hundred year old oak tree in a storm--great fire wood.
https://nostr.build/i/353104386813f4fc2460ef38e369b446ed2ed6fc8a87b9263fade0db652bac85.jpg
#homesteading

2023-07-06 23:08:55

Tomatoes to be canned whole, diced, made into sauce and salsa...looking for other ideas.
https://nostr.build/i/3ff07843fcb21c6d38e0699028781a456eb972083ce315c6fb4d2a84df95de4b.jpg
,#grownostr #gardening #homesteading #canning #preservation #tomatoes

2023-07-03 00:50:56

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I don't garden in Phoenix any longer but did for many years. Long deep irrigation (not only will this encourage deep root growth but it will also help flush the salts down), add mulch to reduce evaporation and shade cloth over the top. I would also consider shading from western sun in the evenings if they aren't already

2023-07-03 00:39:26

Our garden harvest are getting bigger. We had to bring it back to the house in a wheelbarrow. We will definitely be moving into the second phase soon--preserving. What is your favorite way to preserve?
https://nostr.build/i/a19f161677ebe12907c13d35b168528a9407372b08f43b1377fc513bcdbbc332.jpg
#gardening #homestead #preserving #harvest #harvestr

2023-06-29 23:53:22

Day 79: #grownostr initiative
I pick up these tortoise on the road and take them home to my son. He likes to build habitats and feed them plantain leaves he gathers around the property. Then we release them a few days later away from the road. This was a small guy. Good luck my friend.
https://nostr.build/i/35f775b9683768fa380f13b3858fbe92730f38f4e829ddf2304a75cc32eeb3d2.jpg
#tortoise #homestead #nature

2023-06-26 21:45:44

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Damn...sorry to hear that. I take the approach even if i don't grow food this season, i grow knowledge for next.

2023-06-26 21:34:46

Day 76: #grownostr initiative
I spotted this little guy in the garden--a Sugar Baby Watermelon. I had almost given up on watermelon and cantaloupe this year. I'm still not sure we have enough time to ripen. I planted really early and then it got cold and almost killed them all. But slowly they began to grow. I also found an even smaller Charleston Grey, Black Diamond and Hailey's Best cantaloupe.
https://nostr.build/i/56c97b513aeb323aba113ee96affcb137dc2834fefde4bd69d77a01ed78843cc.jpg
#gardening #homesteading #watermelon #cantaloupe #lessonlearned

2023-06-17 12:52:06

Day 67: #grownostr initiative
Its almost time to harvest some okra. I like to slice and dredge them in egg and corn meal and fry them in oil until crispy. Simply season with a little salt and pepper out of the oil. Pair them with sliced tomatoes--it doesn't get much better to me. How does everyone else like okra?
https://nostr.build/i/260c4d72ba74fda45b3568a3fe792cec1bc2a069629ecb1160e47b112f46c8aa.jpg
#gardening #homestead #okra #friedokra

2023-06-17 02:00:38

We've trained our new quackheads to go into the house at night so they dont get eaten by the racoons and coyotes. We have only 2 out of nearly 20 ducks that we released on our pond last year that didn't get eaten. We didn't train them, but they have been able to outsmart their predators.
https://nostr.build/i/407899d2d4210b76099f9c7388295ab485f557fb8d254de9804314364a8761bd.jpg
#grownostr #homestead #ducks #quackheads #lessonlearned

2023-06-12 04:14:00

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Would you share the title of this book?

2023-06-11 19:21:27

Day 61: #grownostr initiative
Our internet service has not been working great so last night I went OG internet (see image below.)
https://nostr.build/i/111042f37be018751abb31ac72e35490998e62c52ea81843a8561967f11c4dd4.jpg
#OGinternet #magazine #gardening

2023-06-04 18:11:43

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Wow. What a gorgeous, dreamy photo.

2023-06-03 20:35:24

Day 53: #grownostr initiative
I attended the Okie Homesteading Expo today and watched a demonstrations on rabbit and chicken dispatching and butchering and an intro into raising feeder pigs.
https://nostr.build/i/77bb1b927556f264acced2a39ba39a5ec8115939ae8af481e204c069309d1ca3.jpg
The Hopper Popper was used to dispatch the rabbit
https://nostr.build/i/a734cb23a128a8aefc598c661043c29c69c6cf4d39276ba4b59d38e86222aaac.jpg
The Yard Bird was used to dispatch the chickens
#okiehomesteadingexpo #homesteading #chicken #rabbit #pigs #hopperpopper #yardbird

2023-06-02 23:18:31

Day 52: #grownostr initiative
Today i harvested Zucchini, Yellow Summer Squash, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Parsley and Mint from the garden. We are making Dirty Rice with the Zucchini, Squash, Jalapeno, Parsley and some Deer meat from a friend. The Mint is used to garnish a cocktail made with Hibiscus and Lavender Simple Syrup, Gin and Tonic.
https://nostr.build/i/a1d3933727ffe84e75aa7dc2afc17c5645481341424973e48d519c9aff8ba62a.jpg
https://nostr.build/i/d77db715539692013aaaf5782ba30ee38021764ed487d1cc2e4941893db0839e.jpg
#gardening #homesteading #foodstr #drinkstr #cocktail #harvest

2023-05-19 14:38:35

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As much as I like this message, as a man I think we were raised and expected to get out there, do what you have to do to provide for your family, take care of things that no one else wants to and do it without fanfare. And I think there is some beauty in that.

2023-05-12 12:49:59

Day 31: #grownostr initiative
I'd like to work on a project of exchange with someone on nostr--barter, trade or exchange of product or service using lightning. I don't know what it is or what it could be, but I'd like to experiment in using nostr in that way. Anyone want to work on doing a simple exchange with me?
#exchange #barter #trade #project

2023-04-29 21:23:21

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I didn't use to be a fan of cherry tomatoes. I used to like big slicing tomatoes...well I still do, but I've become a bigger fan of cherry tomatoes in the last few years.

2023-04-29 20:32:51

Garden News:
The first flowers on the tomato plants have opened. Both were on the Super Sweet 100's.
https://void.cat/d/4zrut7cTTZACbKTwt49rhg.webp
I found two pepper fruits. One is one a Jalapeno and the other is on a Cherry Hot.
https://void.cat/d/9pnL5tb2Swe8o2a2V6YGNd.webp
https://void.cat/d/EPSvPWiox9uV9tfZLMMXuc.webp
I found one of my tomato plants dead. After further investigation I found a cutworm. 😞
https://void.cat/d/A1gBm7bGtUQZ6RSde8Y1X5.webp
#grownostr #gardening #homesteading #okie

2023-04-29 05:20:51

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Thanks. I could talk for hours about favorite books. #Bibliophilia

2023-04-29 05:07:08

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I have not. But I probably will now. Thanks.
I will recommend 'Architecture: Form, Space, & Order' by Francis D.K. Ching

2023-04-29 05:03:26

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For me the most difficult vegetable to grow has been root vegetables (i.e. carrots, onions, etc.) I'm not sure why...
I've not tried bonsai, but I did get my grandmother one as a gift.

2023-04-29 04:53:58

3 Things nostr challenge
#3things
#grownostr
So here are three things about me.
1. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
2. I was an ISA Certified Arborist
3. I first vegetable I planted and cared for was pumpkin when I was 12.
Ask me anything, I might answer.

2023-04-25 00:50:08

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Where is your wallet...this needs a zap!

2023-04-24 13:45:35

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I would love to zap this pic!

2023-04-18 14:47:28

Day 7: #grownostr initiative
This is the western half of my property. I prefer to keep it this way, but would love to interact with it in some way. My wife had the idea of growing and harvesting mushrooms. Does anyone else do this?
#homestead
#mushrooms
https://void.cat/d/Lz2d4FhFRLdQLCxmXGNtb5.webp

2023-04-16 00:32:07

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They look good!