February 12, 2016 From: Tami Around Christmastime there is a large influx of indigenous people (mainly the Guaymí – pronounced why-me) tribe in this area of Panama and Costa Rica. Their biggest money making time is when the coffee beans are mature and ready to pick. Even the kids in the family are often put to … Continue reading
Gary’s Blog: A ramble about permaculture society
January 22, 2016 From: Gary I have an ongoing 18 year permaculture project in Costa Rica. I am thinking to write about things that I learned, and how a permaculture society might function. First, it takes time and work, but it’s fun work that is rewarding, and it’s time better spent than working … Continue reading
Tami’s Blog: The adorable, mischievous brothers
January 14, 2016 From: Tami Gary’s still in Costa Rica waiting on bureaucracy. I spent a nice Christmas and then my birthday at the Purple House with Andrea, who has become my friend. I pay Yovany to water the plants and feed the dogs while I am gone (usually three nights at a time). He … Continue reading
Tami’s Blog: Gary in CR dealing with tree thief while I am getting water from my spring, etc.
Gary is presently in Costa Rica. He is visiting with Eder (his son-in-law), Angie and their daughter Lauren while he gathers evidence against a thieving neighbor (Juan Carlos) who cut down one of the only old growth trees on his farm two years ago. Gary had filed a complaint with the local authorities and was waiting for … Continue reading
Tami’s Blog: Lots to think about
November 1, 2015 From: Tami Well I have had a lot to think about for the last month or so. I have been hoping that we could get some business going here before the money gets too tight. Gary is still in the midst of working on the vacuum food dryer project and so hasn’t had … Continue reading
Tami’s Blog: Latin visitors to the farm
October 1, 2015 From: Tami At the Purple House in David I met two interesting young Latin men who ended up visiting the farm. Beto is 25 and from Mexico. Brian is 30 and Argentinean. They heard that I was trying to set up a permaculture farm and both (who had also just met each … Continue reading
Tami’s Blog: A house full of puppies
September 18, 2015 From: Tami Suni had 5 beautiful pups on September 3rd. Three males and 2 females. I woke up at 3 am on that night and was able to see all of them being born. Suni took to being a mother right away. They are growing … Continue reading
Gary’s Blog: 1500 lbs of steel and a chop saw
September 10, 2015 From: Gary Morning, Awaiting day break, and we have a social function invitation this morning, so I realized I would have time to do a blog entry. Yesterday I spent the morning on the chop saw turning one inch steel pipe into 3 inch hunks with 22.5 degree angled ends… the … Continue reading
Tami’s blog: My mini vacations and dog news
Soon to be proud parents! August 27, 2015 From: Tami Well… My dog Suni has had a major weight gain since she finally has a bun (or several) in the oven! There had been some major hanky panky going on around here for several days. The party for two is … Continue reading
Garys blog: Progress with the project
August 24, 2015 From: Gary Morning, We had a co-op work party up in the creek to create a better protected pool for the inlet of the gravity water system. We had about 20 people show up and assist in moving boulders in the creek, which we used to fill between two large rocks on either … Continue reading