Farm Learning
Midlife Crisis 7 – Crutching Crisis
The midlife crisis continues as I ponder the origins of the midlife crisis and learn a new skill, crutching sheep!
Beach Crisis – Blog 6
Positive mid life crisis blog. This week I go back to the scene of my childhood beach holidays at Phillip Island, report on my progress in the 100 pushup a day challenge, continue selling clutter and find some time for a quick hunt before I catch up on some work in the paddock. Comment below with ideas or suggestions of … Read More
Grey Ferguson
An afternoon clearing some undergrowth on the old Grey Ferguson tractor filmed with GoPro Hero 3+.
Sheep Crisis! Blog 4
This midlife crisis week is spent looking after the new lambs, starting a pushup challenge and I have a stack on the Mountain bike while riding in the Silvan Dam reserve. I also update on the minimalism challenge, getting closer to the goal of a new motorbike! Carefree Melody by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence … Read More
Conditional Formatting Google Sheets Three Options
Conditional formatting of google sheets allows you to identify data in a spreadsheet quickly and easily, here are three ways to use conditional formatting to identify trends, high and low values as well as visualize areas of interest in a spreadsheet. If you like this, please like and subscribe to get more how to’s and other videos.
Using the IF Function on Text in Google Sheets
The if function can be problematic if you want it to identify text. This video shows you how to easily teach Google Sheets to look for text. A powerful tool for making sense of data.
Grading a Forms Quiz using Flubaroo
How to use an add on called flubaroo to automatically mark Google Forms. If you like the video, please help me out by liking and subscribing! New stuff periodically. Thanks a lot!
Drop Down Lists in Google Sheets
How to generate drop down lists using Google Sheets. Make your data entry much easier.
Calculating Percentage in Google sheets
A quick guide to finding the percentage of values automatically in Google Sheets. If you like the video, please help me out by liking and subscribing!
Inserting Comments in Google Sheets using VLOOKUP
Inserting Comments in Google Sheets using VLOOKUP, a powerful function that lets you assign comments next to values automatically. Can be used for the basis of reports or forms and requires little or no work. I show you how to fill out the formula and explain what each step means so you don’t forget. If you like this video, please … Read More
River Crisis VLOG #3
This time I expose the secret life of teachers on holidays, Kayak and Bike the Yarra River near Mount Lofty, attend the speckle park sale at the Royal Show, update on our results in the Steer Comp and feed some of the Goats.
Chicken Feeder made out of PVC Pipe
Make a no spill chicken feeder out of 90mm storm pipe, an end plug, step down adaptor and a 45 degree elbow for around 10 dollars. Sure beats the mess made by birds eating out of old style hanging feeders. These can also be mounted to anything using some wire or a downpipe clip. Please don’t forget to subscribe!
Parts of a Grape Vine Drawn and Labelled
Drawing a VSP trellised grapevine and labelling the major parts for recognition.
Fencing Knots 3 The Strainer or speed Knot
How to tie the strainer knot. Used to join wire together when using chain strainers. Handy when constructing or repairing a fence and you don’t want to use expensive gimmicks. This is the third video in a three part series on fencing knots. The first video can be found here; https://youtu.be/qohPK7b0MqE Buy Chain Strainers Here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf Buy Pliers https://go.magik.ly/ml/e365/
Fencing Knot 2 – The Figure 8
How to tie the figure 8 knot. Used to tie slack wire together when constructing or repairing a fence. This is the second video in a three part series on fencing knots. The first video can be found here; https://youtu.be/qohPK7b0MqE Buy chain strainers here https://amzn.to/2KvR8lf
Fencing Knot 1 – End or termination Knot
First of three videos showing how to tie up and strain a fence without needing expensive gimmicks. All you need are a good set of strainers and some pliers. The second Video can be found here; https://youtu.be/b_76dtX1tUU
Fencing
How to tie and end knot, then strain a fence and tie off the tensioned wire using a knot. Allows the construction of a fence using no crimps or gripples.
Cane Pruning Basics
How to select canes and prune wine grapes using Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) Cane Pruning.
Using Standard Deviation in Google Sheets
Standard Deviation in Google sheets plus some other tricks like Conditional formatting to make working with data easier.
Sharpening Secateurs
Secateurs work best when sharpened and cared for. Short video on the basics of caring for this tool.
Orchard Modifications
Interview with Fred Gaudion, retired fruit grower from Wandin in Victoria. Fred takes us through a modern orchard system and discusses some of the changes that have occurred over his time in the industry.