Sunday, May 4, 2025

#Durianium—Clearing the mini elephant (Odot) grass

Last year, we uprooted and cleared out the mini elephant grass—locally known as Odot grass—from our durian orchard. The plan was simple: make room for better soil airflow and reduce competition for nutrients around our durian trees. We intended to either relocate the grass for our goats at another site or dispose of it entirely.

But as it often happens on a busy farm, we got distracted. The piles of Odot grass remained untouched for months, slowly becoming a forgotten patch of overgrowth.

Today, we finally returned to finish what we started. We dug up the remaining clumps, cleared the space, and made sure the grass won’t grow back where it’s not supposed to. Though the Odot grass was originally meant to feed our goats, leaving it unattended only invited unnecessary clutter in the orchard.

It’s a small win—but an important one. Every patch of clean soil is a step closer to giving our durian trees the optimal space to thrive.

Sometimes, tending the land means finishing yesterday’s work—today.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

#Durianium—Holding the ground, growing the future

At our durian orchard, a section of the earthen wall that separates Terrace One from Terrace Two had recently collapsed. The heavy rains from past seasons had gradually worn it down, until part of it gave way.

Today, Papa got to work fixing it. He reinforced the slope by filling the eroded area with fresh soil and planting mini elephant grass—what the locals call Odot grass. This grass has strong roots that help bind the soil and prevent future landslides, especially during the rainy season.

But this effort was about more than just protecting the slope. Just above the repair site stands one of our prized durian trees on Terrace One. If the soil keeps eroding, the tree might lose its footing—literally. By strengthening the wall, Papa ensures that the durian tree has enough land to grow strong and thrive.

It's small, quiet work. But it's the kind of work that makes all the difference when the rains come.

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#Durianium—Letting the light in, growing side by side

Today at Grandma’s orchard, Papa made the thoughtful decision to prune the top branches of the red longan tree. Just beneath it, a young grapevine was trying its best to grow—but it needed sunlight, and the longan’s thick canopy had been blocking the light.

Besides, the red longan hadn’t been producing much fruit lately. It was time for a trim.

As Papa worked, Yarik, always eager to lend a hand when something mechanical or hands-on was involved, jumped in to help. His eyes lit up the moment he saw the pruning tools in action. Without hesitation, he stood by Papa’s side, and together, they carefully trimmed the upper branches—making room for sunlight to reach the grapevine below.

It was more than just gardening; it was a beautiful act of collaboration between father and son. One cut at a time, they reshaped the little patch of orchard, clearing the way for more growth and a brighter future.

Thank you, Yarik, for your energy and your heart.

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#Durianium—From branch to bloom: The Cotton Candy grape begins its journey

Alongside planting various types of durian and other fruit trees in our orchard and Grandma’s garden, we decided to try something new at hom...