Friday, August 15, 2014

Daddy long legs Breakfast

Spiders - Pholcidae

Early morning in the laundry.

I noticed a bit of a commotion.

long legs is having breakfast.

 Whatever it is ?

Get red of the nasties

Good spiders to have around.






Thursday, August 7, 2014

VEAVING FOR TREES

WEAVING FOR TREES



Throw the instruction book out..

An old plum tree  
Weaving a tree nest
A platform to pick fruit from.


Weaving this basket has shown me culture is a weave


When it is done well

Sturdy branches to start
Trim side branches
Trim small branches
Weave

No joint is stressed to breaking point


The whole basket holds each joint

Weaving layers
Each branch supports and spreads tension
Many interwoven braces
The stressors spread 

 Spreads the tension



It is ergonomic

Smaller branches
 Rushes from the water chestnut

Forming to the minimal average surface energy



A friendly Supporting Space


Comfortable space

playful space



learning in a basket
 Exploring friendship and skills


Weave it

Be creative



Ellie's space as well
We dont live in a box
learning skill is for all


Throw the instruction book out..

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Duck fed aquaponics



One lonely duck, 

I had more but due to "DOGS" in this street  they have all been destroyed.
There is a small drain in the pond. Once a week empty and fill this small pond


A converted double bed, Bath beneath, kitchen sinks as a wet bench

First crop, peas

Cucumbers

Sweet Peppers.

Basil