Well, it's been real. It's been fun. It's even been real fun. But you know what they say: What gets dug, must get un-dug. They.
Author: Ryan Kraeger
"I only remember the very first part of the book where he described the man of steel and velvet and I remember the deep chord that phrase struck. I remember the image I had of a hand of living steel wearing a velvet glove, a hand that could crush or caress, strike a killing blow or wipe away tears, lift mountains or cradle an infant. The rest of the book was an afterthought."
From an essay about Aubrey Andelin's "Man of Steel and Velvet".
Homestead Homeschool
Have you ever written a book report lying on your stomach on a stack of hay bales? Anything is possible when you are homestead homeschooled.
Garden Beds and Soil Temps
Finished shaping the garden beds and mulching the pathways, just before sunrise this lovely Good Friday morning. Not bad looking! This is the last year we should have to do such extensive shaping. Starting this fall we will simply be top dressing with screened manure/compost (big dreams there!) and adding a few wheelbarrow loads to… Continue reading Garden Beds and Soil Temps
Cry Sis!
We had a bit of an adventure last Thursday, (actually, two Thursdays ago by the time this publishes). It was a bit of a catiwumpus day to begin with, Daddy's phone died so he slept in, then Winnie had a fever, but Mommy had to go to a tax appointment, so Daddy had to stay… Continue reading Cry Sis!
Moving the Chicks
Monday of Holy Week, that is, March 25th, we decided to move the chicks. There were several reasons for this decision. One is that we are getting new chicks in about three weeks, and want to have the brooder cleaned out and ready for them. Another reason is that we wanted to get the manure… Continue reading Moving the Chicks
So Many Eggs, So Little Sitting
Mama Goose is continuing to lay eggs, and continues to hiss at anyone who comes near. But she doesn't seem to be sitting on it very often. Uncle has begun selling some of the eggs to people who want to blow them out and use them for Easter projects. I do not think it is… Continue reading So Many Eggs, So Little Sitting
First Seeds
The weather has been unseasonably warm, and we have unconfirmed reports that the soil temperature is over 50 degrees farenheit. I say "unconfirmed" because Evie checked the soil temperature, and no grown-up has had the time to recheck it behind her. But she is a smart cookie, and we are taking her word for it.… Continue reading First Seeds
Uncle’s Latest Project
What is Uncle up to here?
Flowers and PEX pipe
Last week, on Tuesday, we got out to the farm. Didn't get as much done as we had hoped, but we did make some forward progress. We planted asparagus, and wild flowers. The flowers will border parts of the garden. It is always a good idea to interplant flowers, or at least have them on… Continue reading Flowers and PEX pipe
First worm harvest of the season
Beautiful weather last Monday. We took the opportunity to clean out the worm bin. The worms have been chilling, most of the winter. They are not as active during cold weather and the eat and poop less. We continue to feed them, of course (mostly egg shells, coffee grounds, tea leaves and banana peels, most… Continue reading First worm harvest of the season
Little Farm in the Big City 