Catching rainwater
October 19, 2026
A brief introduction to our ‘system’ to catch rainwater as a backup for our drinking water. … More Catching rainwater
Re-potting an olive tree
August 28, 2026
The olive tree that is kind of potted in front of our house gets a bit of compost, a connection to the irrigation system and some plants to keep it company. … More Re-potting an olive tree
Sylvester and Resistencio
August 24, 2026
Let me introduce you to Sylvester and explain what happened to Resistencio. … More Sylvester and Resistencio
Sowing figs
August 23, 2026
We started harvesting figs. This is what I did with the bad ones. … More Sowing figs
Second thoughts on card box mulch
August 22, 2026
What does the card box mulch do when it actually rains? … More Second thoughts on card box mulch
Mulching the queen palms
August 21, 2026
The replacement of ugly little walls along the driveway and water preservation for the palms. … More Mulching the queen palms
Cardbox mulch
August 19, 2026
We are drowning in cardbox and it comes in handy in the garden … More Cardbox mulch
Water bag take off
August 17, 2026
We started using the water bag. The end of dragged out first step towards a new water supply for the house. … More Water bag take off
Water bag filling up
August 16, 2026
A time lapse video of the water bag receiving water. … More Water bag filling up
The tube reached its destination
August 15, 2026
The last progress update on connecting the water bag to the house. … More The tube reached its destination
