Turnip Harvest

by | Mar 5, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost

I harvested the rest of the turnips to make way for the Spring garden. Although I’ve never had much luck with potatoes, I’m trying again this year.  This time in another spot, further away from where the black walnut trees were (toxic roots), with more...

Cracked the Carrot Code . . .

by | Mar 3, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost

. . . and promptly forgot how I did it. And it only took, oh, nine months or so. I’ve never been able to grow carrots.  If you’ve read our book, Deanna even writes about it in the gardening chapter, how neither of us can grow a decent carrot, and how she...

Lumber, Lumber, Everywhere

by | Feb 22, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost

. . . but until it dries, nary a board to build with. It’s bittersweet to part with a fine, big, hardwood tree you’ve grown to appreciate for its shade and beauty, BUT. . . . . . when you can have it milled into gorgeous lumber it takes the sting right out...

What We’re Eating this Winter

by | Jan 30, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost

It’s been a mild winter this year, so far.  We have had several freezes, including a light snow, though, and in spite of this, we’re still eating from the garden, here on the last day of January. Savoy Cabbage A second crop of broccoli sprouts Mache Red...