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Sky Camera
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in WeatherIn the mode of Goethean Observation, we want to train ourselves to look at the weather and sky patterns and understand what is coming next. One of the tech projects of 2025 is a planned Roseanum Sky Camera. Using consumer…
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Floriani Corn Report
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in RegenerativeIn the spirit of experimentation, we planted two sections of Floriani Flint Corn in the 2024 season. Each section was about 15 x 15 feet – not very large! The soil had been prepared in prior years using the Living…
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The Vision for 2025
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When we sat down before the holidays to review 2024 and plan for 2025, we decided to add a new approach to farming in one of the gardens. This is: NATURAL FARMING Beginning with the 2025 growing season, Roseanum Farm…
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Background on Biodynamics
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in RegenerativeWe use biodynamic guidance and principles in our work at Roseanum Farm. Biodynamic farming incorporates practices first indicated by Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian philosopher, scientist, spiritual researcher, and polymath. A goal of biodynamic practices is to enhance soil health, environmental…
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Thermosiphons
Ah, the elusive thermo-siphon wood-fired hot water heating system! Simply, a thermosiphon is a device which siphons liquid based on a thermal change – a thermal delta. When described in the context of off-grid systems, it may refer to a…
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Air Shed Updates
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The “air-shed” is the small shed located next to the 440’ deep water well, which houses the compressors and air tanks to create and store air for the air powered well pump system. This year’s update included (finally) installing a…
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Roseanum Report 2024
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in ReportPDF Download Coming Soon!
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Interview with Living Soil Network
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This interview is with Robin Jameson and Spero Latchis, who run the non-profit Living Soil Network, with its mission “to transform unhealthy soils into living fertile ecosystems.“ Q: What is living soil? Spero: I think the word “living soil” is chosen…
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Roseanum Report 2023
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Experimental Components
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A few shop photos.
