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My fence project continues. Trying to fit this project in along with a few others. Always a challenge, of course. We're moving along with fastening posts to the post base anchors, then attaching L shape braces to the fence supports, with said supports that will be fastened in turn to the posts at different levels. For more info: http://pierreduranleau.com

My fence project continues. Trying to fit this project in along with a few others. Always a challenge, of course. We're moving along with fastening posts to the post base anchors, then attaching L shape braces to the fence supports, with said supports that will be fastened in turn to the posts at different levels. For more info: http://pierreduranleau.com

I'm involved in building a new fence at our urban home, after demolishing the old 20+ year fence. I'm using natural oil wood stain in this clip. more to come.

After installing fence sonotubes & removing some older fence sections, we mixed a batch of Portland style cement mix to fill in the sonotubes. The next phase will be the installation of the fence post steel brace supports.

After installing fence sonotubes & removing some older fence sections, we mixed a batch of Portland style cement mix to fill in the sonotubes. The next phase will be the installation of the fence post steel brace supports.

Alternative method for lifting an old fence post out of the ground using a car jack and a steel angle iron.

Alternative method for lifting an old fence post out of the ground using a car jack and a steel angle iron.

Started a fence rebuilding project with one of my sons, who is coming through in a big way. 1st trellis section completed. I'll be able reattach my Kiwi vines now, as the poor plants spent a few months spread out on the ground. The project continues, but going section by section, in order to maintain a level of privacy.

Alternative method for lifting an old fence post out of the ground using a car jack and a chain.

Alternative method for lifting an old fence post out of the ground using a car jack and a chain.

Started a fence rebuilding project with one of my sons, who is coming through in a big way. 1st trellis section completed. I'll be able reattach my Kiwi vines now, as the poor plants spent a few months spread out on the ground. The project continues, but going section by section, in order to maintain a level of privacy.

Started a fence rebuilding project with one of my sons, who is coming through in a big way. 1st trellis section completed. I'll be able reattach my Kiwi vines now, as the poor plants spent a few months spread out on the ground. The project continues, but going section by section, in order to maintain a level of privacy.

I finally found the time to harvest my small crop of garlic today. 4 different varieties: Brenda (the largest of the 4), Georgia fire, Musique & Romanian red. Mostly smaller varieties. Approximately 175 bulbs grown on a tiny urban patch of soil (as shown here)..Drying period next. Can't wait to try them out soon!

Up north in the country this weekend. Here's a beautiful example of a naturalized Knotweed plant (aka Giant Fleece plant - latin: Persicaria polymorpha), that I planted 5-6 years ago. This is a non-invasive species (NOT a Japanese Knotweed!) and attracts tons of indigenous pollinator friends, plus repels animals such as deer 🦌 and rabbits 🐇.

I found these fascinating creatures 🐜🐜🐜 milling about on a patio on a 🔥 summer day. Thousands of ants!

Scape the Heat! Pruning garlic scapes: what to look for and how to prune the scape.

Just completed a patio step re-installation. Combining old and new materials in the process. The steps revamp is part of an overall urban garden renovation project.

Different varieties of Hosta populate this piece of land in the city. I baptized it The Hosta Farm. The land could be used in a more productive way though.

Wild and cultivar raspberries, bleeding hearts, False spirea and black currants make up this tough team of plants grow on a rough piece of terrain.

Huge difference in growing time between bare root and potted bought and planted Black walnut trees.

Companion Planting Test Bed 2 in the Laurentians. Includes: Miscanthus grass, Blackberry, Coneflower, Forget me Not, Weigela, and more.

Companion Planting Test Bed in the Laurentians. Includes Forget me Not, Highbush Blueberry, Coneflower and more.

Haskap hedge, a Lilac and American Cranberry in the house.

Compact planting guild composed of Viburnum species, raspberry and more beneficial plants.

2nd harvest since early May of Shiitake mushrooms 🍄🍄🍄