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As I mentioned yesterday, Sara stepped on one of her piglets and left a gaping open wound on its shoulder. We’re so lucky to have my brother, who not only works for our vet but also has much more hog … Continue reading →

Some years I’m so ready for the end of summer, ready for nothing to pull me outdoors anymore, no more lawn mowing or flower weeding or garden harvesting. Time to curl up under a warm blanket with a good book. … Continue reading →

Karl asked for a picture of our chicken setup. Karl, your wish is my command! Karl did maybe not ask for the novel which follows, but unfortunately for him (and you) here it is anyway. We bought the little insulated … Continue reading →

When Matt picked all those beans last week, I thought this is it. Really, really it. Those beans have to be done this time for sure. I stand corrected. There were even more beans than last week. I did help … Continue reading →

Rafe likes to keep things in the refrigerator for safe keeping. One day I opened the door to find “Bear” lying on top of the peas. And this scene was found in the living room another day. All of his … Continue reading →

It’s a jungle out there! Once harvesting gets into full swing, weeding kind of falls by the wayside. But I’m always amazed at how peacefully the vegetables and weeds can coexist at this point. We certainly don’t ever seem to … Continue reading →

I keep thinking that the beans are done. Really. I’ve almost ripped them out twice now. But these heritage beans, they just keep on keepin’ on. The Energizer Bunnies of beans. The few (free) hybrid seeds we planted are long … Continue reading →

Chuck, still half the size of the broiler chicks The broiler chicks – and Chuck! – are all safe and sound out in the pasture. The move went more easily than I expected, they all just crowded into a corner … Continue reading →

a broiler chick takes flight The broiler chicks have taken over my attached garage with heated floor. Not that they need the heat this time of year, but still, my garage sure makes them a luxury brooder. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

I find the One Local Summer challenge going on over at Pocket Farm so inspiring, but I’ve never participated. While our meat and veggies obviously come from our own farm, I don’t know where to get locally grown/manufactured staples such … Continue reading →