Hi there! I hope that you’re doing well, and that you and your loved ones are staying safe and staying well. Having had all this time at home, I finally have a chance to update you on something I’ve been working on for quite a while – a line of eco-friendly kitchen linens and paper… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Farm Life
This Week in the Garden: Late March
Alternately, we could call this post “This Week in Thawing” because we’re not really outdoor gardening so much here. Not to belabor the fact – surely you’ve heard enough about New England’s awful winter, but, yes. There is still snow on the ground here at the end of March. Snowed last night, in fact (though… Continue Reading
Some Pig
Fair warning for those of you who prefer not to read about animals that end up on our plates. You’ll want to skip this one. Also, pig farmers or other livestock farmers who have no patience for those just starting out who may still be too soft (this may or may not be me), you’ll… Continue Reading
Mushroom, Bacon, and Potato Frittata
For most of this year, we’ve been experiencing a bit of an egg drought. We’ve had hens since 2004, replacing them as needed – some have been lost to old age, others to neighborhood critters – chicken hawks, dogs, foxes, raccoons, and, we suspect, a fisher cat. Typically, we’re slightly ahead of the attrition, replenishing… Continue Reading
Tiny Farmhouse Friday: Standing Your Ground Regarding Pig Mud Pits
A few weeks ago, my brother asked me if we’d be making mud pits for Prudence and Rebecca. My answer went something like this, “Hell no. If it rains, fine, they can make a mud pit. But I don’t think we’ll be making any mud pits for them.” What I should have said, had I… Continue Reading