They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
We have moved the animals on. After about 10 days at the east end of the north pasture, we have shifted them to the north side. This is the worst and least productive part of the pasture. We have decided to mob graze it this fall/winter. That is, instead of moving the animals through fast… Continue reading Pasture Rehab (with a digression about Curly Dock).
If only more people understood. If only I understood. This is what Traherne was on about. I complain about not having time to get into the garden as much as I would like, and sure, there are a lot of tasks that ought to be done, for productivity and for beauty, but honestly... It still… Continue reading God Provides
When I was a boy, I found a lot of four-leaf clovers. I also found a lot of five-leaf clovers. I found six- seven- and eight-leaf clovers. I had whole blank books filled with clovers I found and taped in for posterity. I wonder whatever happened to those books. It is unlikely posterity will ever… Continue reading For Such a Time as This
This morning I decided to use my workout time to move wood chips. It is a nice, easy recovery activity after the harder workouts of Monday and Tuesday, and, let's face it. The garden needs it. There is nothing the farm needs right now more than a few days of dedicated wheelbarrow work. For no… Continue reading Matthew 13:24-30: A Very Disappointing Morning.
Little Farm in the Big City 