For most of my life, my dream homestead included a maple forest so that I could produce my own maple syrup – it’s the quintessential New England dream, driven by fond childhood memories of frequent trips to Vermont. I didn’t…
Week 39 at Farm 96: New Cold Frame
I am not behind on writing, but I am behind on posting – oops. Week 39 was March 16 through March 22nd. Here’s what I got done: Food Production I installed the new cold frame that I had constructed over…
Weeks 37 & 38 at Farm 96: Boiling Maple Sap!
As I enter the busiest season for my job and other responsibilities, I find myself having to cram as much as possible into one or two days each week. I enjoy all of the roles that I take on outside…
Week 35 at Farm 96: Blizzard Prep
It’s rare that I get a whole day to spend on homesteading tasks, so I was looking forward to tackling a few things on Saturday. With the last-minute shift in the weather forecast came a shift in the to-do list…
Week 34 at Farm 96: Tapping Maple Trees
As a reminder, I organize my week’s accomplishments according to my ultimate goals for this homestead property. Here’s what I got done this week: Food Production The garden dreams are at their peak while the actual productivity is nonexistent. The seedlings that…