Monthly Archives: August 2011

Yes, I can

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

We’ve had a bumper crop of Sungold tomatoes this season. The plants go all the way up to the top of the greenhouse (at least 12 feet up) and have been producing for weeks. Last weekend,  I picked two pounds … Continue reading →

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Welcome Jasmine, our new Kinder goat

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Join us in welcoming Jasmine, our new Kinder doeling, to our menagerie. Jasmine is the black and tan goat standing in the front of the picture, with Lucy and Harry behind her. Kinder goats, a cross between a Nubian and … Continue reading →

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August garden update: Potatoes, garlic, pumpkins, canning, sunflowers, and more

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

I’ve been MIA from my blog lately because I’ve been busy. As Toni at Backyard Feast points out, it doesn’t feel as though there are enough hours in the day during the peak summer months. A lot has been going … Continue reading →

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