tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post7823763175663250747..comments2024-03-29T08:50:21.054+02:00Comments on Eco Footprint ~ South Africa: Sweet potato prep paid offDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-51753921105507314312017-09-02T00:42:31.607+02:002017-09-02T00:42:31.607+02:00Thank you so much. I've enjoyed reading your b...Thank you so much. I've enjoyed reading your blogs! Keep up the good work :)Jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096411603987732731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-57406480539165318642017-09-01T10:44:24.860+02:002017-09-01T10:44:24.860+02:00Daisy Debs - I've never tried it with cheese, ...Daisy Debs - I've never tried it with cheese, but agree, in their jackets with melting butter... :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-24150244271775766462017-09-01T10:42:51.366+02:002017-09-01T10:42:51.366+02:00Sol - See if anyone in Cornwall has alpaca's. ...Sol - See if anyone in Cornwall has alpaca's. I'm sure they'd be more than happy to give / sell you some alpaca poo ;) Please don't forget to let it "mature" underground for a few months before planting your potatoes / runners.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-89201194202314609262017-08-31T23:16:46.666+02:002017-08-31T23:16:46.666+02:00Well done you ! Yummy ! We love Sweet potatoes ......Well done you ! Yummy ! We love Sweet potatoes ....my favourite cooked in their jackets with melted butter and grated hot gooey melting cheese on top ...mmmmmmm .Great veg gardening skills !Daisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-55382893029259909532017-08-31T21:54:27.035+02:002017-08-31T21:54:27.035+02:00Dani I am going to study this post as I am going t...Dani I am going to study this post as I am going to have sweet pots at the next house. its a must. need alpaca poo...Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-27190484058154585532017-08-30T09:36:42.109+02:002017-08-30T09:36:42.109+02:00P.S. Your blog has no info on your move / transit...P.S. Your blog has no info on your move / transition from city to farm life...?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-90763982849998366292017-08-30T09:35:36.563+02:002017-08-30T09:35:36.563+02:00Oh my word Rosemary - I (naturally) clicked on you...Oh my word Rosemary - I (naturally) clicked on your Blogger name, and what pic do I see as your blog hearder - Hout Bay. Which is EXACTLY where we moved from :D<br /><br />Rosemary, thank you for your kind words. However, I am a tad worried that you're using our journey as your bible. We have made so many mistakes along the road...<br /><br />Where you are isn't that far from Montagu -Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-18216633488673200012017-08-30T09:26:12.576+02:002017-08-30T09:26:12.576+02:00You have no idea how excited I am to find your blo...You have no idea how excited I am to find your blog. We moved to a farm in May this year with the same plans and ideas. I am using your blog as my farm bible. We are on the R318 between Touwsriver and De Doorns... More Karoo landscape. We have no Eskom here, not even an option for us. But have our solar and generator. Water is all boerhle water. I am loving it. Saying goodbye to the city is Homemade Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057023477235437450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-46463785654592982922017-08-27T10:16:43.155+02:002017-08-27T10:16:43.155+02:00Tania - I have the same problem with heat. The wo...Tania - I have the same problem with heat. The wood mulch is a winner as not only does it protect the soil from the heat, but, as it breaks down through contact with the damp soil, it's providing a home for beneficial microbes, etcDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-90990403269635171822017-08-27T10:14:40.617+02:002017-08-27T10:14:40.617+02:00Jj - Welcome andf thank you for taking the time to...Jj - Welcome andf thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.<br /><br />I imported Sun Cook solar ovens - they are based in Portugal. Their web site is: http://www.sunok.eu/home/products/sun-cook They have a whole range of products including solar oven, parabolic cookers, etc.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-80830520709874399522017-08-27T02:26:35.425+02:002017-08-27T02:26:35.425+02:00Wow look at those sweet potatoes! Maybe I should ...Wow look at those sweet potatoes! Maybe I should try this method for growing. I have been experimenting with different types of beds to see what works best. Wont know the results until we get the heat in summer!<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-31204115552285390882017-08-26T21:33:11.141+02:002017-08-26T21:33:11.141+02:00 Can just can you share what kind of solar cookst... Can just can you share what kind of solar cookstoves and ovens you use? The names brands where you purchased them etc.? We are interested in getting stoves for Sierra Leone schools and homes. Did you have to import? Jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096411603987732731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-48817503377022362722017-08-26T16:44:07.375+02:002017-08-26T16:44:07.375+02:00Leigh - Sweet potatoes are the simplest potatoes t...Leigh - Sweet potatoes are the simplest potatoes to grow, no mounding up soil or straw as they grow, just plant the slips in the ground and let them do their own thing ;) All they need is water :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-55760013060133934772017-08-26T16:34:28.223+02:002017-08-26T16:34:28.223+02:00I love seeing a good sweet potato harvest! Well do...I love seeing a good sweet potato harvest! Well done Dani. The prep is always worth it, isn't it?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com