by katie | Jan 22, 2017 | Farming, Flower growing, Gardening, Organic Gardening, Perennials, Pruning, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetable Gardening
I always want to shout out to everyone- This is the time ! These are the moments to create everything you want in your garden for spring, right NOW ! What you do right now determines how your garden will do and look all year. It is time to plant, and transplant new...
by katie | Jan 13, 2014 | Baking, Cooking, farm dinner, Vegetable Gardening
Come to the farm for pizza night. We have a farmer who is experienced at cooking pizzas in a wood fired oven here, so we are doing it ! Another week of it. Come if you like, bring toppings and drink of your choice. See the farm, enjoy vegetables from the gardens. Just...
by katie | Mar 19, 2013 | Cooking, Farming, Organic Gardening, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
I’m afraid I’m quite boring in my use of spices, although most of the spices I use come straight from the garden. My husband and kids don’t like spicy food much or strange herbs, even curries. So my standby is a good base of fresh veggies, whatever...
by katie | Jan 12, 2013 | Farming, Gardening, Organic Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
I love what farm life offers kids. Time to remember just how to have fun with everything. Make your own toys. Learning all kinds of body skills and capabilities in the midst of a working family.
by katie | Sep 4, 2012 | Baking, Cooking, Farming, Organic Gardening, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
I had One day to relax after cooking for twenty two people all local food three meals a day. The cob workshop was fun here, but exhausting. So what happens the next week ? My husband shows up with twelve huge boxes of the most beautiful, splendid tomatoes. Grown by...
by katie | Apr 26, 2012 | Baking, Cooking, Farming, Gardening, Organic Gardening, Pruning, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
Rural farming The economies of farming kept eluding me till I realize again and again that it’s not about financial returns, making lots of money, or what seems a fair wage for my hours. Instead it’s about quality of life, and a community alive . A...
