90% of the non-fruit trees are finally down. Should be having another 2 or more weeks to go to transform this mess into neat piles of logs and branches, stacked away in preparation for their various functions.
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Every trip costs money
Because every single trip I make to the farm costs money, I need to make sure every trip counts. That means ensuring every journey involves a truckload full of stuffs to bring over to the farm.
Rain, rain, please come! But then…
The fish pond is finally filled after days of incessant raining signifying the start of the wet season. That means two things: Bad news is grass would flourish incredibly fast. Good news is planting season can finally begin.
Building a raised bed for sweet potatoes
I believe it’s easier to pile a mound of earth to plant sweet potatoes than digging up the same equivalent volume of soil in the ground. As sweet potatoes need loose and well draining soil for healthy tuber growth, making a layer of 1-2 feet of loose soil above ground is key.
Chopping down an oil palm tree
I’m currently on a crusade to terminate any non-performing trees in the farm. Brutal, but necessary to ensure maximum returns from the land. Limited land space calls fo such drastic measures.
Building a mini dam to harvest spring water
Rain water harvesting may not be enough in the long run. With increasingly uncertain weather conditions, having a more secured water source is crucial.
In the beginning
What began as a chanced dabbling in farming soon grew into something more serious that warranted the question: Can I be doing this for real? After all, what do I have to lose? The biggest mistake is not attempting to make one to learn from it.