Marc, shearing Leisel this summer. Before we shear Some Bunny I constantly look for ways to make my work easier. I often feel that so much of what I do takes longer than it should because of lack of proper equipment. This summer, we had someone come to our open farm day to demonstrate shearing German Angora bunnies. Marc raises … Read More
Here’s to You Emily My oldest daughter, Emily, before going off to college, perfected the art of making pies. Every holiday, we looked forward to her creations. Not only do her pies taste amazing-with a hint of sweetness and a full fruit flavor, but they look like a piece of artwork with lattice work and crimping to perfection. Once she … Read More
All spring, summer, and fall we work hard to grow food to set aside for the winter. With the first stalk of rhubarb to the last carrot pulled from beneath the snow, we fill a large upright freezer, boxes in our cellar, and jars in our pantry with an entire winter’s feast. As I plan our Thanksgiving menu-I choose recipes … Read More
Black Soil Thanks Jim for helping us! The sky was clear as our plane landed in Jackson, Mississippi on Thursday morning. My daughter and I flew down to look at a college. Looking out the airplane window I could see the many roads, trees, and winding rivers. What struck me most though was the red clay. Growing up in North … Read More
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God My husband and I moved to Vermont about 23 years ago from the Washington, D.C. area. We tired of the lengthy drive to work everyday and mass humanity everywhere we looked. It became obvious that if we were to “keep up with the Jones next door,” both of us would have to work … Read More
