Turtle in ChiefJan 11, 20223 min readJanuary 2022 Photo UpdateTemperatures are swinging wildly from above 40F to single digits. Normal winter weather for the Mid-Ohio Valley. There's still so much...
Turtle in ChiefMar 29, 20211 min readEarly Spring Photo Update 2021Here's a look at what's happening on the farm. We're well into green-up, and small spots of color are appearing as spring flowers begin...
Turtle in ChiefMar 10, 20213 min readThe PotagerAccording to author Joy Larkcom, the French word 'potager' is translated as 'kitchen garden,' though the actual manifestations of the...
Turtle in ChiefFeb 23, 20211 min readNew neighborsYes, that's a beaver print in the snow. Apparently they've been waddling around like they own the place. We had no idea until it snowed....
Turtle in ChiefOct 11, 20201 min readThe Week in PhotosIt's still exceptionally dry, but otherwise the weather has been phenomenal this fall with warm, sunny days and a nice breeze most of the...
Turtle in ChiefOct 1, 20201 min readOctober 1October is here and the garden is still bursting with color. I love the various shades of green, all competing to be the most vibrant....
Turtle in ChiefSep 10, 20202 min readFall Draws NighLabor Day weekend with is storybook perfect weather is over. It was warm yet breezy, and most importantly, not humid. Let's hope this...
Turtle in ChiefAug 28, 20202 min readDrought-Defying PlantsIt's August. It's hot, and it's dry. This is normal for southeast Ohio, but that doesn't mean I don't complain regularly about the...
Turtle in ChiefJul 20, 20201 min readMidsummer Update 2020Check out what's happening on the farm: A new gnome has arrived and taken up residence in the shade bed. Who wouldn't choose this...