Author Archives: Katie

Last Friday, we welcomed May Day, also known as Beltane. In the turning of the year, this is the halfway point between the darkest parts of the year and the lightest parts. We are now in the half of the … Continue reading →

We bought a new tool for the farm this week. Such acquisitions always bring with them equal amounts of excitement/hope and anxiety/worry. Now that we are in our tenth season, we have a thorough understanding of how technology can be … Continue reading →

This week on the farm seemed to bring more of the same good stuff we’ve been seeing all spring: good work weeding, planting, sowing. Warm sunny days punctuated by little squalls and drizzles. Growth all around. Perhaps you’d like to … Continue reading →

This morning brought fun activity on the farm. First of all, a slightly sick Dottie awoke for the day at 5 am (too early!), so — ever the creative farm father that he is — Casey suggested that she help … Continue reading →

We had a cozy lunch today. Just before Casey came in to join us at the table, a dark storm front rolled in, bringing with it pounding rain and eventually a few claps of thunder too. The weather outside the … Continue reading →

Part of the fun of farming is always looking a bit ahead while savoring the present moment. And, of course the next thing is SUMMER! The tomatoes in the greenhouse are already big enough to trellis! Now, let’s not get … Continue reading →

Happy spring everyone! We welcomed the new season out here on the farm with smiles. Of course, it has felt like spring for weeks (possible even months) already, but nonetheless the season continues to change and bring us new treats. … Continue reading →

Rusty turned five last December, and it has been fascinating to watch him grow out of his preschool self and into a boy (kindergarten age this fall). This winter, we’ve had some challenges, because — well — parenting and childhood … Continue reading →

I apologize to have missed so many wonderful photo opportunities this week. For realz — the kids out planting peas with Casey? Too cute and beautiful. But, alas, I was busy, sequestered upstairs in my office, working on the final … Continue reading →

Friends, I have no words. That’s a lie; I will, of course, have plenty of words by the time I am done writing this newsletter. But, seriously — this weather. It speaks for itself. It does not need me to … Continue reading →