I always really enjoy this part of starting a new project. Cleaning the mold and oxidation off to see what kind of patina is under it. Water, comet bleach, and a scotch-brite pad does the trick. I was on the fence about whether or not this truck would end up getting painted when I bought it. I’m leaning towards leaving it as is now. Here’s a couple before and afters #truckstr

GM The gears in my head won’t stop turning and dreaming up this truck. Soon these two trucks will be one

I knew about live staking trees but never gave it much thought until @AC commented on one of my posts awhile back when I was propagating hybrid willow cuttings. I thought the climate I’m in would be too hot and too dry to have any success if I wasn’t tending to them daily. Well, March 4 I cut this branch off of a weeping willow growing on the creek bank and shoved it in the ground. I’ve splashed some water around it maybe once or twice a week when taking fresh water to my sheep. 3 months later its a thriving little tree. Thanks @AC 🫡