Aloe field preparation
There is some movement with the Aloe field Removed some Aloe plants from front entrance and looks like I have enough for the 1st section to be planted Max has…
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Aloe field preparation
A pair of Helicopters/Dragonflies
This morning when wetting some of the plants I was surprised by some strong bussing around my head. Seamed like a large something So a pair of "helicopters" (don't know…
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A pair of Helicopters/Dragonflies
Prepping Aloe field
This weekend I'll be prepping the Aloe field behind the observation deck Right now it is full of the Aruban "blad cactus" which has a lot of small and tenacious…
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Prepping Aloe field
Kinikini/American Kestrel
Just saw a nice Kinikini this afternoon when arriving home. They have been fairly rare, but lately been seeing many previously rare birds appearing again in the neighborhood Above picture…
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Kinikini/American Kestrel
Hummingbirds/Kolibri/Blenchi
Yesterday, late afternoon, while tending and wetting the plants in the cunucu, a young hummingbird followed me all over and I noticed it really enjoyed being sprayed with a fine…
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Hummingbirds/Kolibri/Blenchi
Goat problem continues
Just got some more damage from the goats Called the police, but it will be until Tuesday that they can attend. Seems like the owner of the goats is responsible…
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Goat problem continues
Eggplants
The eggplants seedlings are growing and coming up quite nice Luckily they escaped the Goats of a few days ago. Since they are the 1st ones to be seen by…
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Eggplants
Goat problems
Yesterday some goats came through on their daily "return walk" and got in the yard somehow. Within 5-10 minutes a few of them caused quite some damage to the Green…
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Goat problems
Termites
Trying to get the termites under control that are attacking and destroying the watapana trees and cacti on the property
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Termites
Preparing planters/plantenpotten
Here is Max helping me prepare some planterns (plantepotten) so we can start putting some kale, radishes, brussel sprouts and maybe some pumpkins We will do that in combination with…
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Preparing planters/plantenpotten
Pumpkins are starting to flower
Saw some buds yesterday on the pumpkin plants, but thought 🤔 that it would be too early for flowers. It has been only 4 weeks since they sprouted. Anyways, male…
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Pumpkins are starting to flower
Tomato’s from a Watapana tree?
My next project is picking tomato's from a Watapana tree 🤔 Stay tuned!!
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Tomato’s from a Watapana tree?
Aquaponics material 😊
Just got a bunch of used 3/4" marine plywood that will be recycled for the aquaponics setup Have plenty seedlings that need growing space Will share plans shortly
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Aquaponics material 😊
Moving the Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins
The remaining Jack-oLantern pumkins plants outgrew the little pods and this Morning Mac and I moved them to the new spot Click on link below to see video Click on…
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Moving the Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins
Plans for WaraWara and Burrowing Owl nests
Since we are in a very rural area of the island and we love to give the local fauna a helping hand, following are some of my plans, that I…
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Plans for WaraWara and Burrowing Owl nests
Fireants attacking a beetle
Just saw some fire ants this morning attacking a beetle in the yard. It was amazing how aggressive these fire ants can get.
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Fireants attacking a beetle
Max describing the WaraWara he just saw
We saw a majestic WaraWara flying around again and Max gave me a description of how to recognise one of the birds of prey that frequent our area.
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Max describing the WaraWara he just saw
Happy days – Eggplant seedlings sprouted
The Eggplant seeds we placed in water on Jan 5th finally sprouted 😎 So between Max and I, we placed the sprouted seeds in little growing pods for their next…
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Happy days – Eggplant seedlings sprouted
Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins
After an abismal failure 🧐 of planting some Pumkin seedlings last week, where the Lizards, iguanas and posible bunnies feasted on the fresh green leaves of the Pumkin plants, we…
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Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins
New Birdpond
During the last dry season it seamed that the bird population really suffered due to lack of watering holes or spots. So based on some recommendations we build a small…
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New Birdpond
Healthy Soil lecture
This week I attended the Healthy Soil lecture presented by Roy Maduro from Fantastic Gardens Roy gave a very nice presentation and information presented was valuable. I will definitely be…
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Healthy Soil lecture
Jack-O-Lantern pumkins in the making
Just cleared out our aquaponics test unit and moved the Peppermint, Basil and Chives to a different location. This in order to see if the new Pumpkin seedlings will prosper…
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Jack-O-Lantern pumkins in the making
Our first bonchi kinchongo’s
Our Bonchi Kinchongo's (Quinchoncho/Pigeon peas) are coming along just fine. Looking forward to ear some beans grown in our garden!! 😊
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Our first bonchi kinchongo’s
Future spot for our Comcomber Criollo’s
This is the future spot for the Comcomber Criollo's, Jambo (Ookra), Brussel Sprouts, Radishes and Eggplants. Will be setting up an Aquaponic system at this location, right along the tranchi…
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Future spot for our Comcomber Criollo’s
The Coconut Kitten
Cute picture of our cat "tiger" in the coconut tree. Must be all the moffie's (small local bird) in the coconut tree and the roof that is attracting all its…
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The Coconut Kitten
Deep water well?
Just met today with one of the experts at DLV, mr. Roberto Croes, regarding possible drilling of a deep water well. Since our water bill is very high, I need…
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Deep water well?
Max in action – helping to clean up
My son Max really likes to assist in the chores in the Cunucu. Here you can see him cutting down some cacti, but obviously it does not always work out…
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Max in action – helping to clean up
Wara Wara in flight
Nice view of one of the Wara Wara (local bird of prey), flying around
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Wara Wara in flight
Pineaples
Katrin's Pineapple plants are coming along quite nice. Soon we will be moving them to their new location
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Pineaples
Our Aquaponics test unit
The Tilapia's will be replaced soon with Guppies, due to the size of the holding tank.
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Our Aquaponics test unit
Bringamosa/Poison Ivy
Some pictures of the Bringamosa (Poison Ivy). if you accidently come in touch with any part of this plant, you will fell an excutiating pain and itch. Best remedy to…
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Bringamosa/Poison Ivy
Boonchi Quinchoncho
Here are a couple of Boonchi Quinchoncho plants received from Roy Maduro at Fantastic Gardens. Thanks Roy.
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Boonchi Quinchoncho
Starting out with the Green Belles
We starting out with planting some green belles, in order to provide some wind protection for the rest of the corner garden We had Fantastic Garden build up an area…
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Starting out with the Green Belles
Fixing the transhi
There was a lot of work involved in raising the transhi (stone wall), since some of that was thrown down by a twister many years ago. But Max, al on…
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Fixing the transhi
Caterpillars
Depending on the season, once in a while our yard is invaded by these caterpillars and they will devore these milk plants in no time They are up to about…
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Caterpillars
Memorable Pictures
Here we will be publishing some of the more memorable pictures of our website with a small description Picture of 3 Wara Wara’s on the North side of the property.…
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Memorable Pictures
Giant Wayaka (Guaiacum officinale)
Here you can see Max standing infront of a giant wayaka tree, which is just a few meters away from our property. From the size of the tree and information…
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Giant Wayaka (Guaiacum officinale)