We have enough cucumbers that I have done a few batches of pickles already. We usually have about three cukes ready every day, which is about the right amount for one can of pickles. Alternatively, we’ve also had our share of cucumber sandwiches, cucumbers and vinegar, and cucumbers in salad. I’m trying a few different … More How to Make Pickles
The garden is now fully surrounded by its stone wall. The structure was completed last week and adds a huge element of elegance to the field. The last side finished is the strongest as we learned how to organize the rocks for the most strength, and it includes some striking upright pieces to lend it … More The Stone Wall is Finished
The garden is in full gear now. It didn’t take me very long to eat up at all the snap peas. As a kid, I used to sit with a book next to the snap peas for several hours: read a page, eat a pea, read a page, eat a pea. My enthusiasm for garden … More Some Harvesting
I remain a supporter of geese as pets. They are smarter than chickens and have more pronounced personalities, and if they are raised by and around people they not only break the aggressive stereotype, but can be downright friendly. And so entertaining! WordPress would not let me embed this video, but it is well worth … More Goslings Growing Up
Having taken down the building entirely, last weekend we laid out the skeleton on the lawn to see what pieces need replacement. It’s surprising how small and simple a building is when it’s basics are laid out. We have found only a few pieces that need replacement, the majority of it is in good shape … More Building Laid Out
This round of chickens is a little less personable than the last ones, which makes them a little more difficult to name. But they still have very distinctive personalities, which is helpful. The two Red Stars are definitely a team and very curious, always foraging ahead. I loved the idea of egg themed names so … More Chicken Names and a Contest
Our chickens are settling in happy and healthy this time around. Everyone gets along and the geese are even living with the hens for now. They’ll eventually be too big for the coop but at the moment, it’s a big happy family. The geese grow at an amazing rate, the bigger one is easily three … More Happy Chickens
The shed teardown continues. This weekend we removed the top A-frame of the structure and most of the siding. It’s looking pretty bare at the end of our driveway now. The top part was the trickiest to take down so far. The sides actually come off quickly and relatively easily, and we just left the … More Bare Bones
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