My view from inside the barn this morning.
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Back on Grass
With the rain that has been falling semi-regularly for the last month our pastures are starting to green up nicely, but not really putting on the height like they did in the spring. I am afraid we may have overgrazed them a little this summer. That's okay. We are learning what the carrying capacity of… Continue reading Back on Grass
Gym time
Not really farming related, but this is a project that’s been in the works for some time. Not quite ready yet of course, have a few things I want to add over the next few months. Good enough to get started making some gainz.
Younger Berries
We pruned our elderberries back to the stumps earlier this year, (along with the mature cherries, which, incidentally, produced a much better crop this year than they did last year). Look at that majestic shrub! And the two purple-leaf varieties are doing quite well too. What we have learned from this is that the Elderberry… Continue reading Younger Berries
Oh! If only…
Moving all of the hay yesterday, I discovered that my hands are not what they used to be. I used to move 10 racks worth of bailed hay in a single morning, with bare hands and never got a blister. But now, because I work in an office, I have, sissy girly hands rather than… Continue reading Oh! If only…
Timber!
Our elderly neighbor had a couple of big old cottonwoods, overgrown with ivy, that have been ominously leaning over our barn, shop, and hogcken coopen for the last two years since we have owned the farm. We finally got around to chatting with him about it, and worked out a deal to get a local… Continue reading Timber!
Photos by Evie
We spent a very brief time at the farm this afternoon, really not much longer than it took to do the chores. We have a cold going around Winnie was done pretty quickly. However, while we were there Evie took the time to practice her photography. Hope you enjoy our pictures. Daddy took this one,… Continue reading Photos by Evie
Mama said…
You can put your boots in the oven, but that don’t make ‘em biscuits.
Fixin’ Stuff
Fixing things is a never ending reality. Fortunately, we have help. If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer. Papa Doug. Ellie wanted to build Evie a birthday present, but she couldn't figure out how to do it herself, so she enlisted Evie's help to do it. It's okay, though. It's still a… Continue reading Fixin’ Stuff
Bread Pans
Most would think that there is only a limited use for such an item. You might not even find one in most modern kitchens. Besides all the delicious foods that can be made using bread pans. All of our children have found them to be the best building material around in their toddler years. You… Continue reading Bread Pans
Little Farm in the Big City 