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Lita Aragón tackles an earthworks project that creates a level base to house a 5000-liter water tank. The challenge was that the ground was on a pretty steep incline from both north and south directions AND there were lots of rocks and tree roots that had to be removed. This is the video of phase 1 of the project. More videos showing progress to the final phase (installation of the water tank) ...

Lita Aragón does the first turmeric harvest of the year. This one yielded about 11.3 kilograms (25 lbs.). There will be at least two more harvests over the next few weeks, each producing about the same amount. #turmeric #curcumin #autism

In this video, Lita Aragón makes fence posts using PVC rods for a high-tensile galvanized wire fencing system. It takes time to fashion each post, but Lita is determined. In Nicaragua, there is no access to buy pre-made fence posts, like those manufactured by the Timeless Fence Co. and shipping them from the USA is prohibitively expensive. Thus, Lita has to use ingenuity, along with an understa...

Lita Aragón makes silage to help feed her sheep during the dry season. Silage is fermented chopped forage. It has an enhanced nutritional profile compared to regular grazing forage; in that it contains beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion. It also contains higher concentrations of volatile fatty acids, which can improve animal performance and feed efficiency. Additionally, the fermentation...

We at Linalita Farm regret to inform you that Tommy "the Ram" has passed away. He lived a happy and content life, although it was too short. Tommy was very much loved, and we are devastated by this loss. #sheep #ram #homestead

One of our sheep - Tommy "The Ram" - is missing. We have no idea where he is, despite looking all over the farm for him. Sheep tend to be very skittish, and Tommy is no exception, so it is possible that he is trying to hide from us. I am going back out again today to look for him. While I am doing that, I will show our swales, which are full of water from a torrential rain that we recently had....

Today I'm cutting purple Napier grass, also known as Cameroon grass, to give our sheep a treat to eat. We usually save this grass for the dry season because it is very drought tolerant. But we have some shoots that are getting a little old, so we decided to give the sheep a special treat. #napiergrass #sheep #homestead

I am starting a bamboo fencing project. The first step is to cut the bamboo poles to a proper length, in this case 175 cm. The species of bamboo that I am using is Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’. It is known for its characteristic vertical green stripes and is a good multipurpose clumping bamboo. #bamboo #fencing #homestead

Gliricidia sepium is a remarkable tree. It is a nitrogen fixer and is one of the best Permaculture trees. In this video, I share a unique compost recipe that has Gliricidia sepium as its only ingredient. There are 4 steps to make this amazing and versatile compost. It really is more than compost. I have planted directly into it with great success. If you decide to try the recipe, please let me ...

I am scything the boundaries of a paddock for the sheep that will allow me to set up a temporary electric fence. I also share details of my recent trip to Puerto Rico. #puertorico #sheep #scythe

I Refurbished an Old Chicken Tractor and Then This Happened!

My (partially) Successful Irrigation System

Discovering Hidden Sources of Compost

Demystifying Permaculture Ethics

Reestablishing Forage Pasture After a Severe Drought

Revealing THE Secret to Growing Garlic in Warm Climates

Introducing the Pelibuey Breed of Hair Sheep

Mastering Unconventional Scything

HURRY UP AND GET PLANTING!

Starting A New Pasture Grass Experiment

Revealing Why Some Farm Animals Die Unexpectedly

I Battled a 10-foot Boa Constrictor and I Won!

Achieve Fast Composting Results with Chickens

Behind the Buzz: Demystifying Cicadas at Linalita Farm

Farm Makeover: Turning Sheep Stalls into a Greenhouse

WATCH THIS Before Building Hügelkultur Mounds

The Unexpected Challenge of Relocating Sheep

The Simple Secret to Farm Terrace Building

2 Million Ants Vs Me and My Garden Bed | Epic Battle