The peppers are coming up
After only five days, our peppers are popping up. Literally — they just show their "backs," then up they pop. Yesterday I took some out of the plastic so the humidity wouldn't cause them...
We have a new bottle calf
Our little homestead is again increasing. We have wanted to raise a couple of calves, both for beef and as a milk cow. But we haven't had adequate facilities yet. But now, as we...
Rain, rain, go away
While it looked like a hot, dry summer weeks ago, when temps were in the high 80s, the last two weeks have brought rain. Lately, it's been every day. Boy, is it hard to...
We’ve got it — winter before Thanksgiving
Due to a projected heavy snow/winter storm warning, Will and I worked our butts off for two days, getting ready for what was going to be about 8-10 inches of wet, heavy snow. Will...
We’re nearly done planting
Whew! By working hard this past weekend, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as we plant nearly three acres of gardens. So far, we've planted 175 tomatoes, 18...