Garden Planning & Plotting
Around the end of January or early February I think just about everyone who lives in a northern climate starts daydreaming about spring. Inevitably, the thought…
Devil-ish Eggs and Delightful Cookies
Over the past few months I’m sure a few of you have read how I’ve struggled to find my drakes some lovely ladies. Not only did…
Week 16: I See Light!
WEEK 16 This week pretty much blurred into last week…or vice versa. In my mind, trim was quick, easy and simple. Reality however was frighteningly different…
Week 15: We Hit the Floor (low low low)
WEEK 15 – better late than never! Yup, my title was an irresistible homage to Flo-Rida and T-Pain. This week was all about floors. Hardwood and…
Week 14: Clearing Out and Redirecting
WEEK 14 The week started out nearing completion for our new heating and AC system. I can tell you wholeheartedly, central air is a wonderful thing…
Week 13: A Two Week Summary of Work
I’m back on the farm and ready to get things rolling once again. It was a wonderful week away from the bustle of our remodel but…
Week 11: Winding Down
For me, this is a wind down week. In a couple of days I travel back home to Michigan leaving my husband in charge of EVERYTHING.…
Week 10: New Feathered Friends
WEEK 10 As far as the house remodel is concerned, it’s much the same as week 9, just in a different room. The humidity has really…
Week 9: And…The Tired Sets In
WEEK 9 Week 9 was a rough one and continues to be so as we head into week 10. My husband and I are both genuinely…
Week 8: Contractors Rock!
WEEK 8: Comes to a Screeching Halt Oh boy! What a productive week this has been! We ended our official first 2 months at the property…
Bring On The Bees!
I’ve always known the importance of having bees to fertilize our crops in the garden but until now I didn’t realize how much I…
Week 7 Summary: BIG Changes on the Farm
WEEK 7: Summary Rolling into week 8 I am so thrilled to see progress…FINALLY! Oh, we’ve done a lot but nothing feels as good as seeing…
Week 7: Paint Means Progress
WEEK 7 This week is all about forward movement and getting something close to being livable. I know I say this nearly every week but renovation…
Week 6: Putting It Back Together Again
WEEK 6: Summary It is pretty amazing how fast time flies. It feels like we have torn apart so much yet our results seem to yield…
Week 5 Ends: On Guard – fencing our food
WEEK 5: Summary WEEK 6: Commencing As we end week 5 and start week 6 I’m really starting to feel OLD. Yes, the days have long…
