1801 Farmhouse
Happy Birthday, America
Happy birthday, good ol’ U-S-of-A. Our homestead was built in 1801, when you were just a mere 25 years old. I think she wears your colors well, don’t you?
A Visit from Justin Rhodes of Abundant Permaculture
Back in 2015, I stumbled upon a Kickstarter (I believe via Fresh Eggs Daily) for a documentary project called Permaculture Chickens. At the time, I had just brought home our first six chicks and was excited to begin our homesteading journey.…
Fall Clean-Up on the Farm
One lesson we’ve learned so far this first year on the farm is that fall yard cleanup takes a MINIMUM of three days. I plan to allocate my vacation time accordingly next year. On day one, Mike rented a walk-behind…
Autumn Begins on the Farm
It’s hard to believe it’s really, officially autumn. I like it, though. The temperature here has dropped into the 60s and lower-70s, which is PERFECT in my book. The leaves on our tulip poplars are starting to fall, but the…
Welcome to the Farm
Last Friday, I closed on my dream home: an 1801 farm house on just over three and a half acres.
