With warmer weather here, Will’s back at work on our barn
Because there's still too much snow to get to the sawmill and/or logs, Will's been busy using some of the lumber he cut last summer to frame up both upper ends of our new...
Finally, our snow is going, going … but still here
We still have too much snow to walk in the garden or backyard. But the driveway is bare around the buildings and we're starting to see flower beds and a bit of grass. Hooray!...
Q and A: planting honeyberries, and beginning homesteader
Planting honeyberries
I live in northeastern North Dakota, and am interested in starting several honey berries this coming season, as blue berries are not a option in our more alkaline soil. How do they compare?...
Our first calf of the year arrived yesterday
This calf is so cute! He's out of our favorite heifer, Hope, who has always been a huge pet. All of our cattle get scratched, petted, and fed treats. All have names. Such softies...
Mom checks out her houseplants while I can and help build on our addition
This has been a busy week! The garden is doing itself proud. Stuff out there is looking awesome. Now if we just don't get a sneaky frost! Will's pea patch (aka new strawberry bed)...