Volunteer’s diary ESC 2022

Do you give your egg shells back to your chickens? We do! And here is why:  Rich Source of Calcium Eggshells are primarily composed of calcium carbonate, a vital mineral…Continue readingClosing the Loop – Egg Shells

The time came to let the three old ladies go. They were each about 6 years old, and despite that they continued to lay eggs til the end. But their…Continue readingIt’s Time For A Change: Getting New Chickens

Camil began the process by applying a water diluted bitumen mixture. This would make it possible for the next layers of non-diluted bitumen to stick to the surface.  We would…Continue readingWinter Preparations: Roofing

After a few months of minimal care, consisting of a major weeding and fertilisation and watering every other day for the hottest months it is finally time to harvest what…Continue readingThe Fruits Of Our Labour: Harvesting Potatoes

Right after we were done with turning over the soil with the sown seeds in it we got to detaching the soil-cutter attachment. It was easy, we just had to…Continue readingThe Tractor: Fitting The Digger Module & Driving It Around

Gluten free bread, famous for its very dry texture, expensive price and overall disappointment. However, recently I found a recipe that completely blew my mind. And for good reasons. This…Continue readingGluten Free Bread

Using cow manure in agriculture does not sound that strange, right? But what about human feces? Like cow’s manure, human feces contain many nutrients that can help to build thriving…Continue readingClosing the Loop – Compost Toilets

In the balkan mountains there is a lot of forrest. Well in most areas I mean. Some areas have become the victim of logging where a piece of forrest is…Continue readingReversed logging

Often dismissed as a pesky weed, the humble dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) is a nutritional powerhouse. This article will show you the nutritional values and medicinal potential of this often overlooked…Continue readingEdible Plants – Dandelion

This week is all about the Apple Vinegar! I love the taste of it When I was small I remember I used to drink it in small sips. So what…Continue readingApple vinegar in the making