Category: Husbandry

Husbandry, Personal Interruptions

Maryland Poultry Swap Haul

Jessica

Yesterday we went to the Maryland Poultry Swap out at Green Hill Farm. This is a bi-annual event that Erin (owner of Green Hill Farm) runs every June and September. I think this was the third year, but I can't be sure because it's the first for me! All I can say is I cannot… Continue reading Maryland Poultry Swap Haul

House, Husbandry

24 Hours Short

Jessica

I've come to decide that 24 hours in a day just isn't enough. And a mere two 24-hour days per week won't get every thing done that needs to happen. It's a wonder anything gets finished around here what with picking up eggs, Swinging by the cider distillery to ask about their apple trees, And… Continue reading 24 Hours Short

Farming, House, Husbandry, Personal Interruptions

In Summary: The To-Do List Just Got Longer!

Jessica

This long weekend unfortunately turned out to be less productive than we were hoping. Had things gone according to the original plan, we should have at least gotten some progress on the chicken coop, finished planting everything, and maybe cleaned up the house. Instead, we only got a little bit crossed off on our to-do… Continue reading In Summary: The To-Do List Just Got Longer!

Farming, House, Husbandry

Memorial Day Weekend To-Do List

Jessica

I'm trying to post and get dressed and get things done all in time to make a cake tasting at 11am. Not much is getting done, I'll tell you that. I want to post about the chickens, and the garden, and the fact that holy crap, I can grow things! But instead, until later this… Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend To-Do List

Husbandry

Bees Can’t Read

Jessica

Did you know that even though we went to classes every week, attended field day and, admittedly, only skimmed the coursebook, bees don't attend the same things? No, the bees just show up, move right into their own home and proceed to do one thing to get off the ground: build. After we installed our… Continue reading Bees Can’t Read

Farming, Husbandry

Work to be done!

Jessica

Well, with two days (you read it–two whole days) off work, we’ve been hunkering down and trying to get stuff done. To be honest, we’ve spent a lot of time driving to Home Depot, then Lowe’s, then Southern States, then the Farmer’s Co-op, then Tractor Supply Company, then Wal-Mart…. Repeat. And don’t forget the trip… Continue reading Work to be done!