Since we are building a new blind, thought about sharing a few pictures and some discussion.
Blinds are built at home them transported to the farm due to distance and time constraints. I will just cover a few details in this thread to help folks. I will not the entire construction process. The...
A better look at platform before adding staple zippers as final step. Floor joists can be on 14.5-16" centers....with brace blocks in the middle....kinda depends on outer dimensions....use 2x6s. For elevated stands.....add two 3/8" galvanized bolts per leg and another brace block to inner leg...
OSB board is fine for blinds if the outside is painted (buy returned ext latex at the box store) and the inside kept dry (buy windows....good windows...well sealed...easy and quiet to open) and a shingled roof (shingles rock!). Wind blocking of sheathing is what keeps the blind warm.....or...
Southern Soil Health Conference 2016
Videos of all the talks we listened to are now downloaded....enjoy the practical perspectives.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9o0s7ECssi__SHV7dkfXVBq1KPIpCp6
Walked away many years ago from QDMA and made it clear why to forum users many times. Not happy with the closure of the QD forum as it is a very busy time of year to deal with more BS. A wise man watches the tides, so he can see the tsunami coming!
You don't have to be a member of any...
Thanks for the welcome to the new folks, Bill! Occasionally, I get emails from this site when some threads are update....keep tabs on Ed that way. Don't know that I will be a regular at any site from this point forward....so carry on! Pass forward a warm hello to John when you speak with him.
Bill,
The MG cuttings you sent are still green and growing in pots.....put them outside on warm days and bring them in when freeze is forecast.
I assume keeping them alive over winter and then transplanting a living potted plant in spring is the thing to do?
Thanks again for taking the time...
Exposed mud on drawn down or areas which are low for extended time by can flood are good places for broadcast plots. You sand may not hold water but areas like that will. HAve you thought about plotting it?
According to the Noble foundation habitat planning calendar....now is the time to begin mowing to prepare fire guards/buffers for 2015 prescribed fire. The mower/treader we choice weighs about 60,ooo lbs! Needed to move the herd across the property so took 30 min to put in this narrow paddock...
Good point.....considering soil/fertility benefit....radish can save you money...3-5 lb radish seed in a mix of your choice....more than economical...who cares if deer eat them?...very easy to terminate!
Late may mow and overseed...which is opposite what most do....SIL has allergies so best I mowed first. Clover plot with heavy winter annual grass load....warm season annuals overseeded. Se what plant you can identify.