Branching out a bit from my little patch of paradise to about a mile away. Here, under the high voltage transmission towers of our local utility, Southern California Edison, a tree nursery has some fallow land.
Being hot and dry summer conditions here in Southern California, the brush builds up only to dry out and cause a high fire danger.
The nursery hires a local goatherd for about $3,000. He brings his flock in and dozens of hungry lawnmowers get to work.
While dry grass and brush might not be a complete, nutritional meal for the goats, they have a feeding pen (at the top of their range in the above picture) that has supplemental feed and water
It also makes quite an attraction in our neighborhood.
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It was the Cheapskate's wedding anniversary this weekend so we went away for an overnighter up north in Solvang, California. No gardening for me this weekend.
Instead, here are some pictures of Classic Organic Farms, an organic farm just off the 101 Freeway just outside of Solvang.
Organic? Check. Peace sign? Check. So, I guess this is the local hippie farm. I've got to stop in.
Goats frolic on the green hills. Fat cats look for rodents out in the fields.
In the barn, a good looking array of fresh Fuji apples, citrus, carrots, and other vegetables await.
Paying is on the honor system. Put your money in the slot, make your own change from the loose change sitting on top, or write a check and slip it in.
Don't try to cheat, or the guard will get you.
Before we leave, I need to stop and make a new friend.
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