As parents, we can’t complain: it’s been a summer’s worth of beautiful cloudless days and endless activities for the kids outside. But as farmers, it’s time for a little, or perhaps a LOT, of rain. Maybe just a day of flooding, soaking, relentless, Armageddon-style rain. I mean, all these sunny days can be … [Read more...]
Full Moon and Turkeys in the Tall Grass
So it was a full moon the other night and this is what we found on the patio. Not sure what this Praying Mantis is doing – but I like to think it’s praying to the full moon…for RAIN! Jon and I went over to the turkey enclosure to let the group out for the day. Jon decided to mow some paths for the turkeys who get … [Read more...]
Afternoon Walk in the Sheep Pasture
We took a late day walk with Sarge in the sheep’s pasture. It was beautiful day – with perfect light and a gentle breeze rustling the Queen Anne’s Lace. The sheep are used to Bea and guard dogs in general. And some are even used to Border Collies. But they did not expect the full throttle energy of Sarge (a pit … [Read more...]
Butterflies, Sunflowers and 10 Favorite Things
The first Monarch Butterfly arrived last week! They say the milkweed is making a comeback so I hope we see many more. These Yellow Swallowtails are everywhere. And they are HUGE this year. I attract them to the farm with an enormous, unruly butterfly bush. It’s almost like cheating. This is also a great time of … [Read more...]
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