25 Dec 2013 – Farm Report
It’s Christmas time! Merry Christmas from the farm to all our friends and family. Thanking God for all his provision especially the gift of his son – born, died, buried, and rose again! YAY!
Maroochy and the Chicklets have adjusted to their new digs. I found a purple iris that had bloomed even though Sweet Pea had chewed on it. I also found where she has been sleeping in my flower bed. 🙁 Thankfully, Bear let us know about our first copperhead of the season. MM and DJ dispatched…
While at the used book store, I came across a book titled “Bible Wines or Laws of Fermentation and Wines of the Ancients”. It looked interesting so I brought it home and have begun to read it. The original thesis was written prior to 1871 and has some amazing information in it. I am now…
Today’s plant has made it’s home on the west side of our workshop. This location is shaded in the morning and has full sun in the afternoon. This location receives no additional irrigation, fertilizer, or herbicides. Stem Leaf image on Instagram.Fruit and flower images on Facebook. Yes, I know what this plant is… do you?…
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…
Ever wonder if you could help a local homestead farmer and the environment? There are some things that we can use on the farm that others might not want. For instance, if you are planning on replacing your kitchen or bath towels in the near future, we could put those to use out here. Most…
I must admit that I was very excited about posting regular farm updates. However, I’m not the most consistent person in the world so it’s been hit or miss. All the farm animals have survived the first big snow. It’s still pretty cold around here though. At least the water is NOT freezing quickly. The…