Homeschool “Lessons” (or not)
Over the years we’ve been homeschooling, I’ve changed my philosophy to a more character and life oriented focus. My hope is that it will result in children that are sturdy….
Read MoreIt’s not always glamorous or clean, but at least life on the farm is entertaining, beautiful, and oh-so-delicious. Follow along with recipes, dreams and confessions, and garden growing here.
Over the years we’ve been homeschooling, I’ve changed my philosophy to a more character and life oriented focus. My hope is that it will result in children that are sturdy….
Read MoreA flock of little ducklings has taken up residence in my greenhouse. You think I’d be angry? You’d think I’d mind the noise and the mess? Turns out, life with…
Read MoreParisienne Farmgirl came to visit the farm… and I forgot to do all the things I was supposed to! Except for eating oysters. We remembered to do that. Make sure…
Read MoreWe’re now in our sixth season of having bees at the cottage for honey production. We’ve grown quite fond of their presence and are very acclimated to watching them zip…
Read MoreWondering what my kids do all day while I’m gardening? Here’s how they live childhood unplugged. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for weekly videos from the cottage.
Read MoreGardener Hand Salve Recipe. My hands have spent the better part of each day these past few weeks sunken deep down into the warming soil. In fact, just today, they’ve…
Read MoreQuestion: How many seeds should I plant each spring? Answer: Error on the side of more, baby! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for weekly videos from the cottage.
Read MoreBeneath our kitchen lies a hundred-year-old root cellar that you’ve never seen… see how we converted it and made the most of what this ‘ol farm has to offer.
Read MoreI used to have a chicken that defied the odds. I always assumed, as a mature farmer (of course), that I wouldn’t take to any of my farm animals as…
Read MoreIt was day-two of barn renovations yesterday and know I use the term “barn renovation” very loosely. For starters, it’s not exactly a ‘barn’, but since this is a farm,…
Read MoreAnd as experience is the best teacher, I’m here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Save yourself years of bad loaves. My many baking flops are your gain. Here’s how to bake better bread at home.
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