tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post5975551742234528751..comments2023-08-16T01:55:32.535-05:00Comments on pile of o'melays: Autumn LingersOmelayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09084221498316008069noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-75433859985321382272010-10-29T18:34:09.823-05:002010-10-29T18:34:09.823-05:00For a number of years, I have been experimenting w...For a number of years, I have been experimenting with adding charcoal to the garden (both during the composting process and applying directly to the garden).<br /><br />All of the charcoal has come from the aftermath of burned brushpiles (smother the coals with water and dirt).<br /><br />But for a higher yield of charcoal, the barrel technique looks like it would much better. <br /><br />After watching the video, I wonder if the technique could be improved by preparing the primary fire at the bottom and stacking the wood vertically in the barrel to create a "chimney effect". Then, light the fire from the vent holes in the bottom of the barrel and smother the fire as suggested.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412944120622315804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-44467523249354663592010-10-27T17:40:49.549-05:002010-10-27T17:40:49.549-05:00We're getting the rest of our wood under cover...We're getting the rest of our wood under cover, too. It is the BEST feeling, right after a pig, chickens, and a cow in the freezer, and food in jars. I like reading about how others are getting tucked up.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01660017033013177093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-18632052826512774292010-10-27T14:39:47.960-05:002010-10-27T14:39:47.960-05:00Thanks for sharing the info on the charcoal :-)Thanks for sharing the info on the charcoal :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-91331544025214196692010-10-27T13:08:25.270-05:002010-10-27T13:08:25.270-05:00The guys will always submit to Astrid just because...The guys will always submit to Astrid just because she is top bitch. The two guys may fight especially if you don't have one or both of them neutered. At least that had been my experience with dog group dynamics. Two unspayed females are the worst though. They will fight and draw blood.<br /><br />Sheila ZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-7230936467298164392010-10-27T11:42:43.058-05:002010-10-27T11:42:43.058-05:00Nothing like having your fire wood already taken c...Nothing like having your fire wood already taken care of, I still haven't started but have enough left over from last year to get me started. I will not be cutting near as much this year, since my dad passed away mom will not be using the outside woodburner this year so I want have to be cutting for her as well as myself. I installed an outside central air and gas furnace for them a few years ago and it only cost her around $100 a month. It cost me a lot more than that to drive down and cut the wood.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Timkentuckyagrarianwannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942916050252502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11419676.post-14341703099669686672010-10-27T10:38:08.598-05:002010-10-27T10:38:08.598-05:00Awesome link to the saveourskills website. I'v...Awesome link to the saveourskills website. I've been watching things on there for a half hour now and I keep thinking to myself, why haven't I thought of that!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.com