We maintain two gardens as well various bits of other plantings. The two are known as the side garden and the strip garden. Enjoy this glimpse, and if you are in the neighborhood sometime, feel free to stop by and help me weed.
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We’ve been trying to buy more things in bulk, even though laying out lots of money plays havoc with the farm’s cash flow at times. But when we can swing it, it certainly pays off in terms of cost and of time spent handling materials. Which brings me to buying egg cartons by the pallet
I bought a new pair of work boots, but I always have a hangup with changing to a new pair. My everyday farm boots are cracked and half separated from the sole. They protect my feet, except in the places where they don’t… You might say they have a patina, but I’m suspicious of anyone who
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2021 Update: This article shows our first phase of developing larger pasture coops for our chickens. We still use this shelter, but we’ve continued to refine the design. For a look at the newer, more refined shelters check out this blog post. We, like most pasture farmers, got our start with meat chickens using Joel
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I’ve been too busy fixing broken vehicles and running around for the start of our busy market season to write a proper post. But I’ve learned from watching blog statistics that cute pictures of baby animals are far more popular than my most tortuous analytical posts. So here’s to instant gratification!
AJ spotted this goofy warning as we unloaded boxes today: “Be Against Trampled.” I should think so. Sounds like either a public safety campaign or an edgy name for a band. We’ll throw the box in with the pigs and see what they make of it. I don’t think they’ll have any compunctions about trampling it.
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