Monthly Archives: January 2014

Getting Where We Need to Go

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

We’ve eased back into standard Southeast Alaskan winter weather lately, which has me hobbling around like a very old man. Our classic pattern is freeze/thaw. We’ve warmed up, and gotten a lot of rain on our snow. It hasn’t affected … Continue reading →

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The Compost Pile in Winter

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

We rely heavily on composting on our “homestead” to provide good, nutrient-rich soil, and to reduce the amount of garbage we haul out on our backs to take to the dump. A good, large compost heap should continue to “cook” … Continue reading →

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