It’s that time… I can finally plant the first bush beans for this season! Bush beans are easy to grow and I’m growing them in raised beds this year. I planted six varieties of bush beans, a variety different colors and flavors. Planting beans has me thinking about the tasty dishes I can make once I start harvesting them (my…
As I was walking through my garden, I noticed something small and red peeking out of the soil. It was the first radish ready to harvest! Although I was tempted to snack on it right then and there, I harvested it and washed it off before slicing it up and adding it to a fresh salad. The crunch of the…
Batman is low on the ladder in the herd, and he’s often ignored or even bullied by the other animals, but he has a heart of gold. He’s one of the first to greet the kids at the school bus stop and he always lets the other goats eat the good stuff we toss them. Batman follows Bramble around like…
I have been so busy at work, it’s been hard to remember to make time to eat. But today I made a platter lunch this week that I would have paid top dollar for! I made a sandwich, sliced up some apple and veggies, and added some homemade sourdough cheese crackers on the side. The fermented foods left me feeling…
I was walking over to check on my peas when a little bird exploded out of the weeds. I bent down and peered close to find a nest! It was a thrill to see four little eggs in it. My brother-in-law identified it as a junco nest. I didn’t know much about juncos, but did a quick read up on…
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If someone asks me how I am, I don’t have to say ‘living the dream’… I can say ‘cultivating the dream.’ It’s about now and the future. Every day I choose: "today, I will savor the now"; or, "today, I will work for tomorrow." This blog is about both of those choices and finding a balance between them. Read More
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