Category Archives: Circular Economy

Honey Clover (Melilotus albus)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Honey Clover is an import from Europe/Asia and has spread throughout the US. It is a member of the pea family and has edible pods, beans, and fresh leaves. I had Honey Clover in Texas and ate fresh leaves and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Circular Economy, food forest, invasive species, perfume, permaculture, Prepper, wild edibles | Tagged circular economy, food forest, Honey Clover, Melilotus albus, native plants, New Mexico, Permaculture, Santa Fe, wild edibles | Leave a comment

Rabbit Hutch Access

Posted on July 17, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I am creeping forward on my alternate access to the Rabbit Hutch. Still rough but less likely to fall. The path skirts trees on the right, and drops into a gravel pile and rock pile on the left. Maybe 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, permaculture, rabbits | Tagged circular economy, food forest, gardening, New Mexico, pathway, Permaculture, prepper, rabbit hutch, Santa Fe | Leave a comment

Rabbit Hutch in the Deep Forest

Posted on July 16, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

As I continue to clear dead limbs in the Deep Forest around the Rabbit Hutch, I have better access to the new pathway I will create for access. I can finally walk through, but it is still uneven and steeper … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, permaculture, Prepper, rabbits, wild edibles | Tagged Banana Yucca, Blue Grama Grass, circular economy, Creeping Mahonia, Deep Forest, food forest, gardening, Meadow, native plants, New Mexico, Permaculture, prepper, rabbit hutch, Santa Fe, White Milkwort, wild edibles | Leave a comment

Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

While trimming trees around the Rabbit Hutch, I admired the Creeping Mahonia I planted. I wish I had more than 2, but no blooms or seeds yet. Perhaps next year. For now it is good that they are healthy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, medicinal plants, permaculture, Prepper, wild edibles | Tagged circular economy, Creeping Mahonia, food forest, gardening, Mahonia repens, medicinal herb, native plants, Oregon Grape, Permaculture, prepper, wild edibles | Leave a comment

Delphinium (Delphinium sp)

Posted on July 14, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I have beautiful wild Delphiniums that I have not identified yet. Several NM species have no photographs. If any of you recognize this one, let me know. Most are gorgeous purple, but a light version showed up too. The foliage … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, insect control, permaculture, poisonous plants, wildlife | Tagged circular economy, Delphinium, food forest, gardening, hummingbirds, New Mexico, Permaculture, prepper, Santa Fe | 2 Comments

Rabbit Hutch Project

Posted on July 13, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Of course I went back to the rabbit hutch this morning. I spent a while cutting dead branches out and looking closer at the area. Incredibly pleasant deep shade with a light breeze. Perfect for hot days like we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, permaculture, Prepper, rabbits | Tagged circular economy, food forest, New Mexico, Permaculture, prepper, rabbit hutch, sacred space, Santa Fe | 2 Comments

Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii)

Posted on July 9, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I have a lot of Gambel Oak on my property, but I am on the dry end of its comfort zone so it is commonly called Scrub Oak here and not many on my property get over 3 feet tall. … Continue reading →

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Bunching Onions (Allium cepa)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I moved some bunching onions to new raised bed 8 late yesterday and watered them in with mucilagenous water made with one small prickly pear pad (5″). I made 5 clumps from one, kept a couple to eat, and replanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, permaculture, Prepper | Tagged Allium cepa, bunching onions, circular economy, food forest, gardening, mucilagenous, New Mexico, Permaculture, root support, Santa Fe, water conservation | 6 Comments

Tree Cholla (Cylindropuntia imbricata)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Tree Chollas are blooming and setting fruit all around. I have put out a few cuttings around my front perimeter, they do make a ferocious fence. A beautiful one, too. My food forest has few Tree Chollas because they need … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, gardening, medicinal plants, permaculture, plant uses, Prepper, wild edibles | Tagged circular economy, Cylindropuntia imbricata, food forest, gardening, medicinal, mucilage, mucilagenous, New Mexico, Permaculture, prepper, Santa Fe, Tree Cholla, water conservation, wild edible | 5 Comments

Dog Head Forest Fire Conclusion

Posted on July 6, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

As folks that were burned out of their homes are assessing damage and rebuilding, they are not comforted by the knowledge that the fire was started by the US Forest Service while taking actions to “prevent” a forest fire. Carelessness … Continue reading →

Posted in Circular Economy, food forest, permaculture, Prepper | Tagged carelessness, circular economy, Dog Head Forest Fire, food forest, New Mexico, outside contractor, Permaculture, prepper | 2 Comments

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