Category Archives: Farm & Garden

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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How to bless your mom in a few labor-intensive steps

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Rina

This morning, when the light came streaming through my bedroom window around 6am, I opened my eyes just a little bit, rolled over and said to myself: “No.  I just can’t do it this morning.  We’ll milk late and the … Continue reading →

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WFMW: How to fence your goats in 1,573 easy steps

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Rina

*Don’t forget about our alpaca naming contest and (sort-of) giveaway!!! Click HERE to play along!!!* Wake up at 6:30am Go back to sleep Wake up at 7:00am Be thankful the baby wants to nurse and go back to sleep Get … Continue reading →

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