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Fong Family Homestead
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Fong Family Homestead
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Residing in Renton just south of Seattle is a 3 acre parcel we have begun to reclaim from the takeover of Himalayan Blackberries, Ivy, and Japanese Knotweed. Sitting on top of a bluff with old Douglas Firs and grassy patches this property will be a safe haven for a family looking to separate from the city. Including wild sections below this land is natural diverse and provides home to many local birds and wildlife.
ABOUT
GOT Bully plants?
We cover a variety of bully plants found in Washington, Himalayan Blackberries and Ivy being the most common and problematic. There is no bully in Washington that we cannot handle. With a deep set of experience using goats, sheet mulching, hand digging/pulling, utilizing wild plants/our own seeds, we can help bring some control to your forgotten spaces. We work with nature instead of against it and take an intentional approach to responding to the existing destruction/neglect we brought to the land. Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with. We'll show you how easy and fun it is to cohabitate with the land under our feet.
bug barn — pest management system
Bug barns are homes for beneficial insects. Oftentimes, our gardens lack diversity and leave islands of singular plant varieties. This can create an unbalanced system and a welcome environment for harmful pests. By developing homes for beneficial insects, we can invite them to the land, creating a safe place for them to live away from high-traffic areas or disturbance.
This bug barn was developed to relocate a red-tailed bumblebee nest away from a future goat plot. By creating a safe place, we can increase the chances of the queen overwintering close by. On top of the bumblebee nest, we used a mixture of rock and stone and filled the inside with air pockets, gravel, soil, and small twigs. Pillars cornered the second level, which we drilled with a variety of sized holes to provide living space for polyester bees, mason bees, leaf cutter bees, orchard bees, and carder bees. All on top of a bumblebee nest.
Bugs play a huge role in the garden from pollination, pest management, attracting birds, protecting trees/plants, and boosting native diversity.
San clemente Island goats — Endangered
The San Clemente Island Goat has an air of mystery behind their origin story. Once a wild inhabitant of San Clemente Island, with numbers reaching 15,000, now, there are an endangered species with only about 1,800 left in the US. San Clemente Goats are excellent land clearers. Coming from their wild origins, they handle a variety of plants, terrain, and conditions. They are multifunctional, fast clearers, and a very hardy breed. Currently in the process of being approved for Cashmere, an excellent milk source with higher buttermilk fat content, and a source of meat on a smaller scale. Help these goats become more popular by bringing them to your land and spreading their story. Or if you are looking to own, we have some for sale!