Author Archives: Tat

October 24, 2016. It’s this time of the year again, 350  bales of hay plus straw coming on for the winter.We were smarter this year and ordered the majority of the hay to be delivered in cooler weather. It is … Continue reading →

September 26, 2016. And just like that the summer is over. Squash is picked. Last green tomatoes are hanging for dear life on the wilted vines. Bugs ate the cucumbers. And the sunflowers are more that 7 feet tall. We … Continue reading →

August 19, 2016.       4lb cabbage! Now, I like that! This is Coppenhagen market and I started it from seed. Very tender and sweet. Perfect for salad, but a bit too soft for Russian Pickled cabbage. Will grow … Continue reading →

July 23, 2016. It seems that the garden is so slow in coming this year. Had half a dozen ripe tomatoes, Esterina and one ripe Stupice. About a dozen cukes. A few cabbages, Copenhagen market, herbs, of course. Afew Zucchini, Astia … Continue reading →

July 18, 2016.   I have been sitting on this post for a few months. Things always start happening too fast in spring. You barely start you seeds and before you know it things got out of control and you … Continue reading →

It is with the heavy hearts that we say good bye to the smallest member of our family. Sid passed away suddenly tonight. He was taking a leisurely stroll to the barn when he collapsed.His age was estimated 16 years … Continue reading →

March 14, 2016. Another winter is over. A little overview is in order. It wasn’t too bad as far as winters go. But we did have some losses. Two out of four potbelly piggies died. Pignelope and Calypsow now live by … Continue reading →

October 28th, 2015. It was snowing today. Tried some fall/winter gardening. Have planted and by now covered some radishes, turnips (Tokyo market turnip is the best turnip ever! It’s small, sweet and even the leaves are not fuzzy and good … Continue reading →