There are only 6 people that consistently eat from Mr. Pesky's garden. Those 6 rotate according to what vegetable is...
Nature
mr. farmer’s first day on the job
Yesterday, I looked out to see an amazing site -- Mr. Farmer in the field next to the barndo. I love seeing the crops grow....
biological mutualism on display at barndo
I've seen people posting photos of their peonies in bloom while I'm still in a no-bloom holding pattern. I LOVE peonies and...
is there money to be made dog juggling?
Yesterday morning, I set my alarm so I could get through my routine before 8:00 AM. (Don't judge me -- 7:00 AM is mega...
Three Reasons to Step Outside and Soak Up Nature
As Perry and I were sitting on the deck this evening, we were talking about what people do with their lives when they live...
setting the stage for a vibrant season of growth and color
It’s the perfect time to dig into gardening according to Mr. Pesky, gardener extraordinaire. Although there are still...
cool mornings with heavy dew challenge mowing crew
My mowing crew (ME!) is ready to tackle the barndo jungle but it's not ideal mowing weather here in southern Indiana. In...
the rain has stopped so now i can mow
I don't know how many days in a row we've had rain here in southern Indiana, but my yard has gotten ahead of me. I saw a...
unemployed without responsibilities: mom pays bills
While I wish the title of today's post referred to me, sadly, it doesn't... All this rain and I'm the only one who cares...









