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Weekly Snapshot 5/18/26
It’s a warm dry May on the farm so far, watching spring rains drift just north or south of us. Texas dries out fast and the spring rye is already seeding out heavily encouraging the goats nibble up the ripe… Continue reading
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Fried Sage Leaves
There are not a lot of herbs that you can just eat on their own. Fried sage leaves in butter are one of my favorite things to make. Today I went into the garden and picked a whole bunch of… Continue reading
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Thyme for Herbs
It is May and my garden is full of herbs, mixed into just about every corner and group of flowers and vegetables. This year I am growing parsley, sage, thyme, cilantro, 3 types of basil, lemon balm, mint, lavender, tarragon,… Continue reading
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Garden Salad Dressing
We are now constantly using greens from our garden – in salads, pasta dishes, sides and soups. Grow what you like best – I have arugula, kale, swiss chard, pak choi and beet greens. If the stems are thick, I… Continue reading
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Weekly Snapshot 5/8/26
Sometimes I swear April and May on the farm happens in two weeks. When life starts getting overly complicated, it’s time to go out and just enjoy what God has given you. Look past the un-mowed pastures and watch monster… Continue reading
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Weekly Snapshot 4/17/26
Forests grazing makes the goats happy; Nugget loves the cart and I love a nice breeze by the pond! And the LONGEST rat snake I have ever seen stretched out by the chicken coop!!! Continue reading
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Weekly Snapshot 4/3/26
What are we doing? It’s all about spring! Fast rotations through the pastures, weeding like a fiend in the garden and cursing the Bermuda grass, planting, transplanting and harvesting asparagus. My boldness in planting tomatoes earlier didn’t pay off when… Continue reading
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Weekly Snapshot – March 20
Monday’s low 24; Friday’s high 91. I’m feeling bold…. which sometimes works for me and sometimes doesn’t 🤞🌱. After a rain is a good time to look for tracks and see what is making rounds 🦝🐺 Continue reading
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A Winter’s Pause
The beginning of a new year aligns itself with winter’s slower pace, creating space for personal reflection and new possibilities. Continue reading
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Managing Challenges
I took a pause the last month+ month for knee surgery and am just immensely grateful to those who have stepped up to take over farm chores and household duties, most especially my husband. He in turn I know would… Continue reading
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