We had eleven baby pigs!
After our first gilt, Lucy, had only four live-birth piggies so we were very happy when our second gilt, Blondie, had eleven! Actually, she...
Yep, we’re still harvesting
Despite the freeze, we're still in full harvest mode. It didn't get cold enough to hurt our pumpkins, as they had lots of vine...
QandA: Lactation in goats, Raising turkeys, and Storing seeds
Lactation in goats and raising turkeys
First question is about the lactation cycle in goats. I've heard so many people talking about their goats producing...
Q and A: canning beans, transplanting fruit trees, and canning with kids
Canning beans
I decided to can up several kinds of beans to save heat in the kitchen during the summer. They all look good but...
Our first peppers are doing really well
After less than a week, the first hot peppers are popping up. First you see their "backs," the curved part of the stem that...