There are so many great helps out there for the farmer. The internet is super, you can find just about anything you are looking for. I tend to be a bit 'old fashioned' I suppose, in this department of my life also, because I love a good, informative book!There are SOOOO many out … [Read more...] about Favorite Things Friday: Books and a Giveaway!
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Welcome Baby Bull
On Friday night we had friends over. The 11... yes, 11 children and I went to the pasture to see if there were any blackberries left to be picked (sadly there were only a few because the heat). We were quickly greeted by the cows. Much to our excitement, a new arrival greeted us … [Read more...] about Welcome Baby Bull
Green Beans in the Garden
For the past 30 hours my Mom, Sister and I have been 'in' beans.Two nights ago we went to pick and picked for almost 2 hours and went to our own homes and broke beans. Then beginning at 9 am yesterday we met back at my Moma's house and broke and canned beans ALL. DAY. LONG. … [Read more...] about Green Beans in the Garden
Farming the land
Since we started gardening, we have done what we have always known. We have tilled the ground and worked the garden that way. It's just what we remember helping with as kids and so when it came time to begin our own gardening, that is the route we went.Being one who loves to read … [Read more...] about Farming the land
Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
Today I am working on my Canning Pantry, I suppose that is why it is at the forefront of my mind. A favorite thing all the time. Going to my pantry and pulling something that we have planted, grown and preserved, it is a great feeling. We are putting up fresh peaches and … [Read more...] about Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
