The most amazing cabbage I have ever grown! I get my cabbage seed from High Mowing Seeds, an organic seed company based in Northeast Vermont. These raspberries are good enough to just stare at all day! (Thanks DRG, for the fabulous photos!) The greenhouse is taking off: cukes, carrots, basil, kale, peppers, tomatoes (we ate our first ripe slicers last week!), and check out those huge tomatillo plants in the back right! One of my new favorite photos, Instagrammed by my fabulous sister-in-law. Two hoses makes for two happy children. (And yes, my son is always pant-less. We practice Elimination Communication around here, and nudity is a big part of our success!) So, what is … [Read more...]
A Tour of the Homestead, Part I
I'm so excited to share our little homestead with you. First off, I should give a little background. We moved here in December of 1999, and never really thought we'd stay! But the 30 acres of secluded forested land, a sweet cabin, and gorgeous creek captured our hearts, and 12 years later, we've created an amazing home in a rental house and property! So, to begin, my favorite place... the greenhouse! This was our wedding present to ourselves 5 years ago, and it has been the best investment ever made. In our narrow hollow, it tends to be cool even in the summer, so the greenhouse gives us extra warmth for successful peppers and tomatoes. In the winter, it's amazing to have … [Read more...]