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I’d like…

I’d like…

I'd like to write a bit about the bitter cold on my cheeks over the past few days and how it continuously reminds me that we've chosen this path of ours on purpose. I'd like to write about my thanksgiving menu (turkey and pie and potatoes, oh my)  and link to all my favorite recipes so you can try them…
November 18, 2015
Just a Dusting

Just a Dusting

Well, after all the hype (and hope), we didn't get much snow out of the storm last night. It sure was pretty when the sun came out this morning, though! However, there was just enough snow on the ground to freak out the chickens and make the dogs act like puppies again, so I'll take it :-) xoxo, M
November 17, 2015
Snow Fall

Snow Fall

I've been waiting for it for days.  Weeks, really. The first real snow fall. It probably won't be much, and it surely won't stick around for long (this time), but man am I ready for some snow!   It begins...Now, let's see what it does! ❄️💕❄️ A photo posted by Melissa @ Ever Growing Farm (@evergrowingfarm) on Nov 16, 2015…
November 16, 2015
Blog Evolution

Blog Evolution

It's been almost five years since I began blogging in an effort to document our winding path through the beginnings of our urban farming adventures.  At first it was just fun.  I could take some pictures (with my crappy camera), chat a bit about what we were up to, and shoot it out into Internet Land with no worries or…
November 12, 2015
Blowing Snow as a Catalyst for Questioning Everything

Blowing Snow as a Catalyst for Questioning Everything

I posted this picture to Instagram this morning with a little caption about questions... Nothing like blowing snow in your face and frigid temperatures before dawn to make you question all kinds of things...and yet, this little face helps 💕 Hope you all have a wonderful (cozy) day! A photo posted by Melissa @ Ever Growing Farm (@evergrowingfarm) on Nov…
November 11, 2015
The Changing Seasons – October in Review

The Changing Seasons – October in Review

October marks, for me, the official beginning of Fall. The slide from warm days and comfortable evenings quickly gives way to bipolar weather patterns (hot, toasty days followed by very cold nights...torrential downpours with hail and flooding, followed by crispy dry weeks on end) and, inevitably, the first fire of the season (which was especially exciting this year because of…
November 9, 2015