The Year in a Word. If I had to choose one word for this year it would be “RESILIENCE”.
Tag: farmland
Best Laid Plans
Best Laid Plans – this spring has nearly been a complete disaster, but there’s still some hope!
It’s Official – I’m a Terrible Gardener!
I knew I wasn’t the best gardener, but I’d had some good luck with random things – sometimes too good of luck and would kick myself for planting so much. But all these failures are sure frustrating!
Farm Life Lessons: At The Mercy
I’ll never forget when someone told me they didn’t know how a farmer did it as they were completely at the mercy of the weather and the markets. And it’s true. The last few weeks have been a bit stressful for farmers in our area – torrential rains and a winter that won’t let go…
Tractor Versus Horsey Farm Girl
I’ll admit it – it took me 23 years to break down and learn to drive a tractor. I had many excuses – was too big and dangerous, fear of the clutch, too many buttons, I was going to hit something, why don’t the breaks work better … But I became desperate one year and…
JCT Rustic Homestead 