So with the fall weather arriving early many of the flowers around the farm have said, ”Well, I guess that’s it for another year.” Here’s a few that are hanging on. Plus yesterday, while hiking the trail, out of the corner of my eye, I saw this blaze of orange about 30...Read More
In this video, I join Heather, a first-year beekeeper, to walk through her two hives during an August inspection. Together we take a close look at a strong, thriving colony and a weaker hive that needs some extra attention. Along the way, I share practical tips for beginners—how to read brood patterns, spot honey stores,...Read More
Our first plot of sweet corn has been harvested. 🌽 We await the maturing of the second plot. We did get some out of the first plot to freeze. Here’s my system.Read More
It’s time to get your creative juices flowing! It’s time to let your freak flag fly! It’s time to come up with captions for this year’s unusual vegetables! Don’t be shy and GO!!Read More
Even though you’ve harvested much of your summer garden, that doesn’t mean it’s over. I’m a big proponent of the fall garden. There’s a lot of advantages to the fall garden. As long as you plant veggies that have time to mature or can take a light frost by mid October, Let’s Do It!!Read More
Hi Internet Friends, it’s me Pepper Rouse. That’s my stupid brother Walter next to me. Thanks to Walter, Dad locked us in the house. I’m like most girls, about twice as smart as the men in our lives. Dad let us out this morning to do chores and as usual Walter started chasing the chickens....Read More
This is a tough time of the season for the backyard garden. I can’t tell you how many people have started off with a beautiful garden, come home from their week or two away on a summer vacation, to find their garden now overwhelmed with weeds and yucky looking plants. So many have thrown in...Read More
THE CHICKS HAVE STARTED TO LAY!! Wait a minute, let me rephrase that. The new chicks are now 16 and a half weeks old and we have our first little eggs!!! It will take another couple of weeks before the eggs get up to regular size. It’s a little earlier than I expected. Usually it’s...Read More
