I've never heard so many Sacred Kingfishers around the place before. It's unusual yet fantastic. I've also started noticing the Citrus Swallowtails are emerging as are the Vine Moths now that there is an abundance of fresh, green, tender leaves on the grape vines. I have also heard many cicadas at the new garden and … Continue reading Phases Of Abundance – Tillellan
Orchard Butterfly Papilio aegeus I saw the first one for the season today! The Orchard Butterfly or Orchard Swallowtail, is one of the largest native butterflies - native to the east coast that is. In its native forest habitat the female lays eggs on the leaves of native orange and finger limes. However, in … Continue reading Orchard Butterfly
This post is a continuation of the previous post found here. Starting with some form of design creates a firmer commitment to actually implementing your project. And action is what is going to get the ball rolling. Where is everything and what are our inputs and outputs? The basics of our situation were that the … Continue reading Permaculture Paradise Part II
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