Our first petunias are up
Hooray! I planted them on Sunday — that was fast! I really like the way we're doing the planting these days, keeping them next to the wood stove up on a shelf and covering...
Our drought has finally broken
After all summer of fighting drought, we are finally receiving regular rain. Last night we got nearly ¾ of an inch. The pasture is regrowing and I have to mow the lawn, which is...
Q and A: canning whey and holes in apple tree
Canning whey
My husband makes cheese from goats milk and the whey is great in the garden. My question I like cooking with the whey, can I can a batch of it up to have...
Talk about rushing around!
Holy cow, it seems like every day is busier than the last. We've even had some friends out to help with the harvest, but it seems like there just aren't enough hours in a...
Harvest is in full swing now
Will is busy raking and baling hay. Yes, he's late but so are most of the other farmers in our area, due to our crazy weather. And breakdowns! It's a beautiful fall day for...