It was a very busy week with many projects completed, despite the fact that we took a day off to pick up a very important package in Vermont: Tater, a 10-week-old Australian Shepherd. My adopted mom has been dog-less for…
Week 54 at Farm 96: Spreading Mulch and Wood Chips (and liking it)
This is the exact summer I wanted, with days on end to work on my projects. There was always a chance that I would get to this point and hate everything about homesteading, even after working towards it for so…
Weeks 48 & 49 at Farm 96: Spending Money
My work commitments start to taper off as summer approaches, and the days stretch seemingly forever after I’ve gotten home from work. I often start the evening with the intention of completing a specific task, only to get distracted by…
Week 10 at Farm 96: Loose Horses & Wild Grapes
Sunday morning started as usual – a leisurely wakeup before heading out the door to take my dog for a walk. My first thought when I stepped outside was how beautiful this property is; the steam rising from the goldenrod…