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Spotty Pigs
So tiny! But not for long. After threatening to start a farmette last year, with best, yet insufficiently serious intentions, this winter, we were finally able to locate pigs to add to our otherwise...
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Farm Dwellers
I’ll be in NYC for a few days, having a grand time at the International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference, I’m sure, but I’ll be missing these creatures and things at the farm (I...
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Latest Obsession: Ticks, and the Destruction Thereof
The garden is a lovely place to relax, do a little bit of weeding, and find 3 ticks per half-hour walking up your legs. They are also partial to setting up camp on this orange watering can, which is...
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Stupidity in the Garden
When there used to be leeks. and no cat pee. Normally, I like to think that we have tranquility in the garden, though this is simply a case of choosing what memories one wants to have. There are...
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What to Expect When You’re Starting Out Pig Farming
Happy 6-month old pigs in the Pig Meadow. All’s well that ends well. “You know your life is complete when your wife gets you pigs for Christmas,” JR announced to my great-uncle during a visit to our...
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Tiny Farmhouse Friday: Standing Your Ground Regarding Pig Mud Pits
A few weeks ago, my brother asked me if we’d be making mud pits for Prudence and Rebecca. My answer went something like this, “Hell no. If it rains, fine, they can make a mud pit. But I don’t think...
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Mushroom, Bacon, and Potato Frittata
For most of this year, we’ve been experiencing a bit of an egg drought. We’ve had hens since 2004, replacing them as needed – some have been lost to old age, others to neighborhood critters – chicken...
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Some Pig
Fair warning for those of you who prefer not to read about animals that end up on our plates. You’ll want to skip this one. Also, pig farmers or other livestock farmers who have no patience for those...
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This Week in the Garden: Late March
Alternately, we could call this post “This Week in Thawing” because we’re not really outdoor gardening so much here. Not to belabor the fact – surely you’ve heard enough about New England’s awful...
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tiny farmhouse goods
Hi there! I hope that you’re doing well, and that you and your loved ones are staying safe and staying well. Having had all this time at home, I finally have a chance to update you on something I’ve...
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