A Shear Surprise
Last Tuesday a surprise call at 6:00 am changed my plans for the rest of the week. A shepherdess friend was on the other end of the line with an unusual question, “How would you like your sheep sheared today?” Her shearer had made the trek down from...Soaking Grains
Here is a cereal I could eat everyday. It is quick, nutritious, filling and a very healthy alternative to boxed cereals. I first tried this super granola in Italy and then feasted on it again in Switzerland and I have been hooked ever since.It is always so interesting...March Chores – Pruning
Before the month of March is over I plan to get all of my pruning finished. February is usually just too darn cold to get out with my pruners and my handy dandy folding saw so I have made a deal with myself that I can feel good about: March is pruning month. Once we...
Reduce Breast Cancer Risk With Grass-Fed Meat and Milk
A little over 10 years ago while traveling in Europe I came across a study that found that women who consumed 100% grass fed animal products could lower their chance of developing breast cancer by 74%.Why do 100% grass fed animal products protect women from breast...
Keeping a Gardening Journal
I have kept a gardening journal for about 19 years and I believe it is an indispensable tool for the home gardener as much as for the market gardener. I started keeping a journal for my garden the first year I set my foot on a spade in my tiny flower garden on Shelby...
A New Baby at Windy Acres Farm
Sunday morning we awoke to a wonderful surprise, a brand new perfect little calf. Although we are always happy to have a new baby on the farm, the thought of more milk is really what we all had in mind as we cheered the good news. Thankfully Mom was able to have her...Organic Gardening: What would you like to know?
Photo by Ian Britton at FreeFoto What have you always wanted to know about gardening? What scares you about organic gardening? What aspects of building and maintaining a garden confuse you or keep you from getting started? Have you always wanted to try growing a...