It's hard to remember that the first harvest festival is in August. The farm is to busy trying to stay afloat to really take in the shift of the season. There are still sheep to be moved into new paddocks. There are eggs laid daily to be collected. The days are still long and that [...]
CupcakesAndMachetes, who also does fantastic book reviews, posted a festive Halloween survey a few days back. I couldn't resist! Questions first, then answers. What scent sets the holiday mood? Favorite Halloween Fun Size Candy Bar? Favorite Halloween movie? Favorite seasonal sweet? What toppings are on the perfect candy apple? What’s your favorite costume you ever [...]
For me, Mabon (Alban Elfed, Autumn Equinox, I'm not picky with my names for the festivals) is the perfect time for cleansing and clearing away. I'm starting to see the end of all my canning, freezing, and preserving projects. The garden is starting to flow into it's Winter edges of hardy greens, herbs, and brassicas. All [...]
October is a busy month on the farm. We are waiting for the perfect weather and time for all the grains and crops to dry. Hopefully, the same crop planted in multiple areas on the farm for good crop rotations and on contour strips will be ready at much the same time to avoid lots [...]
I'm a little late, but I planted a few things for my fall garden. I've still got some peppers, tomatoes, and herbs coming up. Those I've left in. The cucumbers I pulled out. The pickles are already put up for the year and fresh ones are still sitting on my kitchen table. The green beans [...]
