Today we had a fantastic learning experience. We participated in a permaculture walk and talk on our property with an experienced permaculture teacher Tamara Griffiths. First she interviewed us and made headings on pieces of paper as we talked to find out what was important to us. The most important things from her point of view was water and access. As it happened we were also interested in water. We went for a walk discussing things that had been causing us problems such as the strong northerly winds that have shredded some established plants with Tamara pointing out opportunities that existed for us and possible solutions to our challenges. We discussed keeping cattle and planting fodder trees for the cattle in advance, finding out about the water distribution mechanisms that previous farmers here had put in place and recognising the reasons for the placements of dams. We know we want to revegetate the water courses and keep cattle away from them. We looked at the possibility of growing mushrooms and also plants that are particularly suited to wet areas. We know we have to make/grow windbreaks whenever we plant anything. A phrase that sticks in my mind is start at the back door and work your way out. We saw some interesting wildlife, a pair of Pacific Black Ducks and a Superb Fairy Wren family. We also saw the burrow of the land yabby or burrowing crayfish. There was some frost this morning near us but not near the house. It was cold and sunny.
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