Turtle in ChiefMay 15, 20214 min readMeandering thoughts on nativars and natureWhen I was a child, hemlocks made a big impression on me. Deciduous trees dominated in our yard and in most woods that I regularly played...
Turtle in ChiefMay 12, 20213 min readMy highly unnatural gardenI love my potager and the plants, animals, and microbes therein. I would never dream of using synthetic chemicals, or even organic...
Turtle in ChiefMay 9, 20211 min readMother's Day weekend in the gardenNew video update here: https://youtu.be/jAgXD4LEsrI
Turtle in ChiefMay 1, 20213 min readDetermining your most limiting factorTo avoid doing lots of unnecessary work in the garden, field, orchard, or food forest, first figure out the factor that is most limiting...
Turtle in ChiefApr 25, 20211 min readQuick garden tour, April 25, 2021Check out the garden. Things are happening. https://youtu.be/nZIEc-eKYaE
Turtle in ChiefApr 18, 20213 min readWhat is happening here?Given that I consider myself a steward of the land I live on, the most important question to ask when considering new projects is, "What...
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 ChiefMar 6, 20215 min readProcess vs prescriptionMy children might disagree, but I feel I can confidently say that I am not totally technologically illiterate. After all, I am able to...
Turtle in ChiefMar 5, 20211 min readLate Winter Pond Update 2021Check out what the ponds look like after a late winter rainstorm. https://youtu.be/sRTRL9f5a1M
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 ChiefFeb 17, 20212 min readRespect Your Box Elders!It has always seemed strange to me that box elders are so named, because they rarely get old. For every mature box elder I encounter, I...
Turtle in ChiefFeb 14, 20215 min readRethinking Zone FiveNo, I'm not considering moving to Michigan to live in a colder climate. The zone 5 I've been rethinking is the permaculture zone that...
Turtle in ChiefJan 6, 20214 min readFurther Farm TalesMy first born son just turned twenty and because we moved to the farm when he was a newborn, this provides an easy way to mark the years...
Turtle in ChiefDec 19, 20204 min readFarm History in BriefIn 1955 my paternal grandparents moved from the northern portion of the state to the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, where both had...
Turtle in ChiefNov 17, 20207 min readThe Left, the Future, and the Eat Less Meat MovementIt's hard to believe, but this blog is now over one year old. Being forgetful, I let the important date slip by with no fanfare, but now...
Turtle in ChiefOct 28, 20204 min readTurtles and Unpopular OpinionsA glance at social media, current political campaigns, or articles written about climate change will comfirm that the belief in reducing...
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...
