Today

Today

Today was busy, but good busy.  Here are just a few things Tool Lady and I got done today...We did some training of our espalier trees (which means we tied their branches to the fence) and in the process accidently harvested a few (not quite ready) apples that Fish Girl is just a little excited about.In the process, Tool Lady…
September 6, 2011
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Labor Day everyone!This week brought us a bit of diversity in the form of the first winter squash!!!  I have been biting my nails in anticipation and just couldn't take it any more!  There are still several ripening on their vines, but here's the first peek!!!I also harvested the first radishes that I planted super late in a couple…
September 5, 2011
Falling Into (what is almost) Fall

Falling Into (what is almost) Fall

A cold front is moving through and our temps are about 20 degrees below where they've been for what feels like forever.  It's raining lightly right now and I'm happily drinking a cup of hot tea in the middle of the afternoon.  Tomorrow is the unofficial last day of summer, and while I am incredibly sad about the dying down…
September 4, 2011
Garden Wrap Up

Garden Wrap Up

This summer has been a whirlwind of events!  Between general life, work, the garden, the bees, the chickens, the drought and my decision to go back to school this fall, I'm exhausted.  Despite my exhaustion, I am incredibly excited about our veggies, all that has been produced and all that is still coming in the door on a daily basis!To…
September 3, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Summer and Winter Squash, making friends.The potatoes have almost completely recovered after their battering by the hail a week ago!  Thank goodness!The tiniest sunflower EVER......See how tiny it is in comparison to the morning glory???I love the variety our chickens give us in the size, shape and color of their eggs!Our very first Brandywine!!!It was absolutely delicious!!!Happy Gardening!!!What is making…
September 2, 2011
Distraction Crop Turned Snack

Distraction Crop Turned Snack

What do you do with a failed cauliflower turned distraction crop when it's just freaking you out too much to stay in the front yard???  You put it in the chicken coop in the backyard and give the ladies a tasty, protein rich snack!Mmmmm...yummy aphids!!!I haven't taken a picture of the empty bucket that remains, but trust me, it's empty.…
September 1, 2011