The Year in a Word
September 5, 2019
The Year in a Word. If I had to choose one word for this year it would be “RESILIENCE”. … More The Year in a Word
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Tag: homesteading
Antique Farming for Sorghum Insights
August 29, 2019
Antique Farming for Sorghum Insights – a fun trip to Rantoul was an amazing experience and education about the history of farming! … More Antique Farming for Sorghum Insights
Best Laid Plans
July 11, 2019
Best Laid Plans – this spring has nearly been a complete disaster, but there’s still some hope! … More Best Laid Plans
Corn Tunnels
June 13, 2019
Usually by this time of year driving around our area is like driving through “corn tunnels” – corn on either side of the road, sometimes only “knee high” but in good years it’s practically shoulder high by this point. There used to be the saying “knee high by the Fourth of July” and today’s corn … More Corn Tunnels
For the Love of Pie!
May 27, 2019
I remember going to my grandma’s for the day, or even overnight, and she would have to find various ways to entertain me. I couldn’t have been much older than 4-6 and I’d laugh at the way she cooled coffee on her saucer and drank it, begged for chocolate ice cream, made brownies and fudge … More For the Love of Pie!
It’s Official – I’m a Terrible Gardener!
May 23, 2019
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!
Melby the Chicken Wrangler
May 20, 2019
How our farm dog Australian Shepherd, Melby, is reacting – and helping! – with the chickens! … More Melby the Chicken Wrangler
About a Chicken Named “Purple Butt”
May 16, 2019
Chickens are NASTY creatures! I never knew that they could be so vicious – and not towards me, but to each other. May that be a lesson to us all! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees … More About a Chicken Named “Purple Butt”
Farm Life Lessons: At The Mercy
May 9, 2019
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 … More Farm Life Lessons: At The Mercy
Tractor Versus Horsey Farm Girl
May 6, 2019
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 … More Tractor Versus Horsey Farm Girl
