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Creating an Electric Weed Sprayer
We have the goal of being able to grow cherries without burning a single drop of fossil fuel however sometimes it's a bit tough to find the...
Creating an Electric Weed Sprayer
We have the goal of being able to grow cherries without burning a single drop of fossil fuel however sometimes it's a bit tough to find the...
The Progression of a UFO Tree
We are getting to the end of the growing season for this summer and that means we are starting to pull back on irrigation to ensure our trees...
The Progression of a UFO Tree
We are getting to the end of the growing season for this summer and that means we are starting to pull back on irrigation to ensure our trees...
Solar Power and Irrigation - the near perfect u...
It does not take long to realise just how rapid the pay back on a solar system when you are generating electricity to power a high intensity...
Solar Power and Irrigation - the near perfect u...
It does not take long to realise just how rapid the pay back on a solar system when you are generating electricity to power a high intensity...
Electric Frost Fighting Fans - Forest Lodge dem...
We have been hastily installing and commissioning two 30kwh electric frost fighting fans which are the first of their type, not only in New Zealand...
Electric Frost Fighting Fans - Forest Lodge dem...
We have been hastily installing and commissioning two 30kwh electric frost fighting fans which are the first of their type, not only in New Zealand...
Electric Ride on Mowers - we just upgraded
I touched on our awesome wee Ryobi electric...
Electric Ride on Mowers - we just upgraded
I touched on our awesome wee Ryobi electric...
Treating Black Cherry Aphids
It's always important to take time to wander amongst your trees because you can spot health issues rapidly and act accordingly.
Treating Black Cherry Aphids
It's always important to take time to wander amongst your trees because you can spot health issues rapidly and act accordingly.