Our “farm” house got painted this fall! And we had the deck re-treated. It was a project long overdue, but glad to have it completed! Continue reading

So I found an unexpected visitor in the chicken coop this evening. I was out doing my normal end of day chore routine, except tonight it was dark. I have had a hard time adjusting to the earlier sunsets and… Continue reading

Well, our raised potato bed did us good! We harvested three grocery bags full of potatoes! Yum! The process is a bit like digging for gold and ended up being more fun then the kids thought it would be. We… Continue reading

The next step in our big horse pen cleanup has arrived! A truckload of sand! We hope to move it with the tractor once we have a free, dry day. The goal being to add a layer of sand on… Continue reading

So, a few weeks ago we got a new set of piglets. Two girls! They sure are cute and funny at this age. Pigs make so many more sounds then just an oink… they bark, grumble, snort too. These two… Continue reading

We are currently in the process of trying to register our yearling goats. Typically this is all done right after they are born, but as a new farm we have had to learn all the steps and file the proper… Continue reading

This year our garden was a bit neglected. We had a great start, but the weeds won the battle. With a summer filled with fairs, festivals, trips, camps, kids activities and a new job – time was not on our… Continue reading

So, when we accumulate too much milk… we make cheese! Here is a summary of my most recent batch. Continue reading

One of the best things about hobby farming and kids is 4H. Our kids have participated in the Community 4H club as well as special project clubs. The program teaches kids life skills, responsibility and community service. This year, both… Continue reading