When 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...

I love my potager and the plants, animals, and microbes therein. I would never dream of using synthetic chemicals, or even organic...

New video update here: https://youtu.be/jAgXD4LEsrI

To avoid doing lots of unnecessary work in the garden, field, orchard, or food forest, first figure out the factor that is most limiting...

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...

Here'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...

According to author Joy Larkcom, the French word 'potager' is translated as 'kitchen garden,' though the actual manifestations of the...

My children might disagree, but I feel I can confidently say that I am not totally technologically illiterate. After all, I am able to...

Check out what the ponds look like after a late winter rainstorm. https://youtu.be/sRTRL9f5a1M

Yes, 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....

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...

No, 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...

My 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...

In 1955 my paternal grandparents moved from the northern portion of the state to the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, where both had...

It'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...

A glance at social media, current political campaigns, or articles written about climate change will comfirm that the belief in reducing...

It's still exceptionally dry, but otherwise the weather has been phenomenal this fall with warm, sunny days and a nice breeze most of the...

October is here and the garden is still bursting with color. I love the various shades of green, all competing to be the most vibrant....

Labor Day weekend with is storybook perfect weather is over. It was warm yet breezy, and most importantly, not humid. Let's hope this...