Will wins the beaver war!
After weeks of persistence, and tearing out several inches of the beaver dam at least twice a day, and tearing out several inches of re-built dam, Will has gotten the water level in the...
I’m still planting seeds
You'd think, after planting seeds since last month, I'd eventually get done. Right? Not so! I've been planting squash, pumpkin, muskmelon, watermelon, and today my brassicas, the cabbage family. A friend works at our...
We knew a cold spell was heading for us
So we got busy! Last fall Will plowed a six-acre spot between our new small hayfield and the pumpkin/corn patch. It was a soggy spot, covered with alder, willow brush, and a few small...
Q and A: chickens pecking, removing air from jars, Hopi Pale Grey seeds, and...
Chickens pecking
I am having a problem with one of my Buff Orpingtons plucking all of the other birds in the flocks feathers. Do you have any helpful ideas on how to get her to...
We’re all growing webbed feet
This year is kind of a repeat of last summer's rainy weather, although not so much rain at one time. Two days ago, we put 175 square bales in the barn, working till nearly...