We’re still fighting the drought

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The main garden looks great, as we can water it easily from our well. All around the north edge is a band of spreading...

Every day is a harvest day now

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As fall approaches, our crops are ripening in earnest. The blackbirds are again attacking our corn crops, most of all, the Mandan Lavender Parching...

We froze out last night

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Not only did we have a frost, but it was also a deep freeze, with temps down to the very low twenties! We knew...

Despite rain and snow, the greenhouse gets built

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  Our friends, Mike and Dara, came yesterday to help out. While Dara and I packaged seeds, Mike and Will set about putting the polycarbonate...

Quarantining chickens, PVC hoop house, and Building codes

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Quarantining chickens  We're home from our first showing at the county fair. My children brought 6 chickens to show for 4-H. I see you quarantine...