All (Green) Thumbs
I do not have a green thumb. There’s near audible weeping and “someone tell my seeds I love them…” echoes from my shopping cart as I wander through nurseries. I am the the Grim Creeper. I mean, I’ve …
The Ladies Derpington
Chickens, as a rule, are not smart animals. And we happen to have a couple that are the derpiest birds who ever dared derp a derp. Meet Mildred and Beverly, our “special” hens. First, let’s talk about Lady …
Leap Weekend
Ahoy there. And hello to everyone who’s come by after Friday’s Facebook post. Good to see you all again. So, as promised, there was indeed a trampoline park that happened on Saturday. And someone was awake bright and …
Cool, Calm, and Colloquial
A front blew through yesterday evening and brought cooling rain to the NEK. Today our windows are open, a 72° breeze is blowing through the house, and the A/C unit is getting a much deserved breather. And while …
Heat’s Ebb
Today is the third day of Vermont’s much vaunted “heat wave” and, quite honestly, it really hasn’t been that bad, despite what the chickens would have you believe. That said, because they haven’t had time to gradually acclimate …
Prey Buffet
It’s feeling a bit like our farm is under siege right now… Obviously I’ve already covered the bear incidents over the past couple weeks. But on Monday evening I happened to be sitting in my office and looking …