Sep 11, 2017 | Farming, Gardening
This day off was suggested by my husband Gregg after I asked him to join me on a walk about through my gardens last evening while gathering food for our dinner; cabbage, greens, apples, onions, peppers, zucchini and nettles for salad and tea.He had not had the...
Nov 15, 2016 | Fall Time, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
As we move into the fall months, our produce availability shifts, saying goodbye to the sweet berries of summer and hello to the crisp citrus and apples of Fall. Each season offers an array of beautiful fresh produce and it is a great time to start experimenting with...
Apr 17, 2016 | Gardening, Homesteading Skills, Spring Time, Uncategorized
With warmer weather in the forecast, finally, it is officially time to start the annual biodynamic process of prepping the fields and gardens for planting. We use The Josephine Porter Institute For Applied Bio-Dynamics for our applied biodynamics and they provide...
Mar 18, 2016 | Farming in Winter, Fiber Studio, Gardening, Uncategorized
This weeks weather forced me inside once again in between barn and animal care. With the boys on school break, I employed Everet’s assistance in warping the cherry loom. He doesn’t know it yet, but his assisting with the countless yards of wool thread that...
Mar 15, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Last week I was planting in my greenhouse. Greens that will sprout into spring treats. Today not so much. My germination mix from Living Acres in New Sharon did show up in anticipation of starting seeds in a month or two. Seeds arrived in the mail from Johhnys with...