EDIT... UPDATE... First, we survived another "be weather aware" night. Although we had a short storm, it wasn't awful. The...
Spring in Indiana
what smells worse than rice vinegar?
I'm sure there are a bajillion things that stink worse than rice vinegar, but right now I can't seem to think of even one....
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...
to be old and healthy is a blessing
Sitting on the deck under an umbrella yesterday afternoon to cool off while mowing, I was thinking about how lucky I am to...
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...