Category: Field Notes
musings about life and work on the farm
And winter is here…
I know, winter isn’t officially in session until December 21st. But it is here. Lovely white, with cold winds, dry throats and, in my neck of the woods, collapsed hoop houses. Earlier this week, ours gave way to the snowfall and brisk winds. Today I managed to remove the ice collected on top of the…
Let us creatively engage this space-
Well the folks over the mountain have been enjoying the experimental salad mix, and they continue to make what I’m doing possible by demanding for more! Though money’s tight, when I’m out there in the field, I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing, or of any place I’d rather be. And I am thankful…
Recommended Reading
And the Pursuit of Happiness by Maira Kalman
November 22, 2009
“America of the future will be all malls connected by interstates. All because your parents no longer can their own tomatoes.” -Garrison Keiller Notes from this beautiful Sunday: Bill rototilled till his arms were numb this afternoon while I hauled leaves to what has become one GIGANTIC pile of compost treasure. We’ve been gradually converting yard…
