Category Archives: Farm & Garden

Rescuing Cherry: Sudoku’s birth, 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Rina

Every year, I’m reminded again of why it’s so important to be here when our goats give birth.  This year, we lost a doe from our goat Mini Pearl because we didn’t get to her in time.  When a similar … Continue reading →

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The Blessing

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Rina

When we first got bees, I was under the mistaken impression that beekeeping involved nothing more than giving the fuzzy little critters a warm, cozy home to store their honey in and collecting the sweet bounty once or twice a … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – around the farm…. and BEES!!! 4-18-2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Rina

(1) It’s finally starting to feel like Spring around here, and our kidding season is almost upon us!  We’d planned on having kidding stalls built and a birthing kit stocked and ready by now, but I think it’s much likely … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick takes – October 28, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Rina

Things I’m thankful for, this week… (1) Kids who understand what I’m talking about… “Oh!  Bundle!  Is the thing done?  The thing… you know, the whats-it-called thing?” (2) A brother who was willing to get up a 6:00 in the … Continue reading →

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60,000 new critters on the farm!

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rina

You may remember that we’ve been planning to add bees to our farm for a while now, and thanks to the help and generosity of some great friends, they’re finally here!!! As per my usual method of looking before I … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes: Oct 3, 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Rina

Fall is upon us, and we have so much to be thankful for… (1) Pears on the trees: (2) A new chicken tractor that friends drove all the way from Indiana to gift to us. (3) A new goat on … Continue reading →

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Even the sparrow (and the alpaca)

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Rina

I almost killed our alpaca today.  I was feeding them grain after moving them to a new paddock, and I think the grain I was giving them was too big because our female (new names revealed, below) started to choke.  … Continue reading →

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