Jan Herder
@janherder.bsky.social
Gaian, trees, permaculture, history, archaeology, Birder, vegan, Covid conscious. Doomer. Posting on Overshoot, climate, weather and issues of collapse equity. Living on colonized Passamaquoddy land.
Garlics are in! Heavily mulched with hay. 300 cloves give or take
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Garlics are in! Heavily mulched with hay. 300 cloves give or take
Hellscape same as you. Otherwise everything is fine. Making the last batch of cider
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hellscape same as you. Otherwise everything is fine. Making the last batch of cider
Just caught the tail end of a flyby from a bald eagle. A pair was hunting nearby, judging by the crows.
October 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just caught the tail end of a flyby from a bald eagle. A pair was hunting nearby, judging by the crows.
We trained our little rescue to kayak this summer. Too much fun
October 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We trained our little rescue to kayak this summer. Too much fun
Sweetest little girl ever!
We found our rescue 9 years ago. She was 10 months. Same as you, never leaves my side. But ferociously protective of both myself and my wife. If I stretch or raise my arms near my wife she intervenes. And visa versa. 😂 Was clearly abused and can tell a bad guy in a sec
We found our rescue 9 years ago. She was 10 months. Same as you, never leaves my side. But ferociously protective of both myself and my wife. If I stretch or raise my arms near my wife she intervenes. And visa versa. 😂 Was clearly abused and can tell a bad guy in a sec
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Sweetest little girl ever!
We found our rescue 9 years ago. She was 10 months. Same as you, never leaves my side. But ferociously protective of both myself and my wife. If I stretch or raise my arms near my wife she intervenes. And visa versa. 😂 Was clearly abused and can tell a bad guy in a sec
We found our rescue 9 years ago. She was 10 months. Same as you, never leaves my side. But ferociously protective of both myself and my wife. If I stretch or raise my arms near my wife she intervenes. And visa versa. 😂 Was clearly abused and can tell a bad guy in a sec
A few sweet American chestnuts. All going to sprout. Seems drought affected.
October 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A few sweet American chestnuts. All going to sprout. Seems drought affected.
Wow! Amazing apples this year. I only use a coddle moth trap of molasses and water. But no blemishes, few worm holes. But here’s the thing. The traps are empty. Even for the few unlucky insects who also get trapped. Nothing. Zero. Nada. No bugs
October 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wow! Amazing apples this year. I only use a coddle moth trap of molasses and water. But no blemishes, few worm holes. But here’s the thing. The traps are empty. Even for the few unlucky insects who also get trapped. Nothing. Zero. Nada. No bugs
My Amish friend mowing the last of the crops with his team. Mixed thoughts on the Amish. They abhor cars so that’s great. Sadly they are deep into human exceptionalism, misogyny and capitalism. Still, it’s another country in their presence, another language, another world.
October 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
My Amish friend mowing the last of the crops with his team. Mixed thoughts on the Amish. They abhor cars so that’s great. Sadly they are deep into human exceptionalism, misogyny and capitalism. Still, it’s another country in their presence, another language, another world.
Grakles migrating. Sound only as they are in the trees prior to leaving.
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Grakles migrating. Sound only as they are in the trees prior to leaving.
See what I can save after the frost
September 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
See what I can save after the frost
That one was planted in 2006, the tag is still on it, but not by me. It was here when we purchased the place. Apples can certainly take time. There are old orchards and countless wild apples growing around here as well. The sweetest by far are the crab apples. This one is candy.
August 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
That one was planted in 2006, the tag is still on it, but not by me. It was here when we purchased the place. Apples can certainly take time. There are old orchards and countless wild apples growing around here as well. The sweetest by far are the crab apples. This one is candy.
The Duchess variety does not disappoint. A baking apple. Not time for cider yet.
August 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Duchess variety does not disappoint. A baking apple. Not time for cider yet.
We’re at Deadpool. On the bright side I can finish the stone work.
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re at Deadpool. On the bright side I can finish the stone work.
An immature red-eyed vireo struck a window. She made it for now.
August 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
An immature red-eyed vireo struck a window. She made it for now.
Drought. Wild Carrot and Autumn Hawkbill line the paths I mowed twice this year. Looks like a crop of Golden Rod outside the fence. Pollinators and grasshoppers are the only insects I see. Stung 4 times in 4 days.
August 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Drought. Wild Carrot and Autumn Hawkbill line the paths I mowed twice this year. Looks like a crop of Golden Rod outside the fence. Pollinators and grasshoppers are the only insects I see. Stung 4 times in 4 days.
Here’s a nice chokecherry, prunus virginiana
August 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Here’s a nice chokecherry, prunus virginiana
Same. Not as chubby tho
July 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Same. Not as chubby tho
Always throw your clothes in the dryer after being outside. I strip and shower immediately. We keep these handy. Typically I pull 2 or 3 a day
July 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Always throw your clothes in the dryer after being outside. I strip and shower immediately. We keep these handy. Typically I pull 2 or 3 a day
Picked up 40ml from this monster low, finally moving out
June 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Picked up 40ml from this monster low, finally moving out
Horse Chestnut just popped
May 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Horse Chestnut just popped
If you are so inclined I highly recommend the Maple Sugar Book
April 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you are so inclined I highly recommend the Maple Sugar Book
Even then we finish up on the stove, check density and bottle above 180F
April 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Even then we finish up on the stove, check density and bottle above 180F
219.7 lol. It’s all about the heat. Usually takes me 8-10 hours to get to syrup. By then the fire bricks are hot and it’s steady after that
April 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
219.7 lol. It’s all about the heat. Usually takes me 8-10 hours to get to syrup. By then the fire bricks are hot and it’s steady after that
These are mostly red maple. These are running sweeter than your typical hard maple that typically runs between 2.5 and 1.5 sugar.
March 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
These are mostly red maple. These are running sweeter than your typical hard maple that typically runs between 2.5 and 1.5 sugar.