August 2010

What a blur the past six months have been. The goats kidded in March, two new beehives were added in April, new water hydrants run to the garden and hoophouse in May, 24 ducklings hatched in June, chickens were harvested and processed in July, and fencing went up this month. Cheesemaking, planting, harvesting and canning filled the remaining time. The garden has churned out peas, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, turnips and swiss chard. Blackberries, strawberries and raspberries also produced this year. Plans are in the works for a barn-raising, possibly as early as this fall. And special thanks to all the family and friends who have visited the farm and helped to make things happen.