It was 51 degrees on the farm this morning and there was a short fog over the land. Pretty. It’s time to do some little jobs that have been needing attention around here. Someone will have to make a run to the feed store. 40 chickens eat a lot. So, we are off to see what can get accomplished.
Essential oils are a big thing today. Everybody is doing it. Mmmm, the wonderful scents that remind us of delicious foods, fireside fun, and sometimes acrid events. Healing properties, soothing elements, pain relief – all are part of the mystical powers of essential oils. Yet, very few scientific studies are done to verify the claims. …
I want to start putting a milestone on each year. A recap of what was accomplished on the farm and a quick summary of dreams for the next year. Main House: No activity was planned or completed on the main house. — We need to put a new roof on the house, install some piers, hang guttering…
55 degrees on the farm this morning with overcast skies. Along the day we’ve gotten about 3/8 inch of rain. We were able to put in a couple of rows with radishes, lettuce, carrots, and more lettuce. Baby chicks are doing what they do. Big chicks are wet. And we have spring blossoms!
Spring rains are here. The garden and pastures are excited. 🙂 The weeds and grass are soaking up the moisture and inching their way skyward. Sigh. It has been a busy start to this two thousand and sixteenth year. The goats basically exploded on us. What was I thinking? Oh, right. The asparagus is doing…
I’m back after a brief absence to marry off my daughter. 🙂 Such a sweet wedding. Ah. … It’s a bit cool on the farm this morning but still a nice day. We’ve had a few small showers over the last week but we are so dry. Maroochy and the chicklets are still in…