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January 22, 2015
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Up Coming Projects at L’isola

This season we have some very lofty goals. We are going to build a hot shower/greenhouse, we are going to jazz up the outdoor kitchen, we are going to put a floor into the fairy nest (formerly known as fairy … Continue reading →

October 7, 2014
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Cob Oven Part III: Final Product

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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Cob Oven

Once we cut the hole for the door, we finished the design by adding swirlies on the back and some accents to make the oven look turtle-esque. The accents were using a mixture of sand, clay and kenaf. After … Continue reading →

October 7, 2014
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Cob Oven: Part II: The Actual Oven

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Cob Oven

Building the Oven was a lot of fun. We used a 3:1 ratio of sand to clay in our mix. The first layer was only sand and clay and as you can see below we kept our boots on when … Continue reading →

October 7, 2014
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Building a Cob Oven: Part I: The Foundation

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This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Cob Oven

One of our first projects this season was this cob oven project. We wanted a way to be able to make things like bread, pizza and other baked goodies. Also, this was good practice for building the cob cabin that … Continue reading →

October 1, 2014
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The Fairy Hole

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This past L’isola farm has developed in so many ways. One of the crowning achievements has been the addition of the fairy hole! This project was a lot of fun and everyone was able to get their hands in it. … Continue reading →

February 2, 2014
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This Year’s Garden Goal

This season we will be experimenting with growing grain. If you’re interested in implementing Fukuoka’s no till method this is the perfect opportunity! Come early to spend the entire season with us and see how it’s done from seed to … Continue reading →