Firewood Notes

clipped from simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com Windfall, and how to split wood by hand Tools that are helpful: Splitting maul Wedge Axe Safety glasses Hearing protection Cut your tree into firewood lengths to fit your stove. 16 inch is common and a full cord of 16 inch wood is a good (tight) stack that measures 4' x 4' x 8', Split and ready for stacking and drying. All woods have different properties, where heating and cooking are concerned.

Photo Challenge Week 8 of 52

Independence Day Strategies

consciously building your independence

clipped from sharonastyk.com Independence Days Plant something: Harvest something: Preserve something: Reduce Waste: Preparation and storage: Build community food systems: Eat the food weeded

Our Resident Rabbit

The first time Eileen came to look at this house she spotted a rabbit in the backyard. We took that as a good omen, and bought the house. Ten years past before we saw another rabbit around. This year we're seeing lots of rabbits on our walks; often the rabbits are outnumbering the cats inside or out. On my morning walks I've also seen a fox on several occasions. Our rabbit has been nibbling clover in the front yard, so when I cut the grass I've been leaving the clover section go. Today we caught the rascal on camera:

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