March 2024
Orange Blossoms
If you've never had the opportunity to walk through an orange grove blooming in early spring, I feel sorry for you. The scent is amazing.
Spring Keyhole Garden Transition
How to use "hot" compost to get your spring keyhole garden (or any raised bed) off to an early start
First Spring Sunrise of 2024
Winter stormed out last night in a bluster of thunder and rain. Spring rose this morning with blue skies and the promise of warm days ahead. Good to see her.
Small Wonders: Ellaphieae’s Gasteria and Bonfire Moss
The wet weather let bonfire moss move in next to a Gasteria ellaphieae. Succulents and moss together aren't something you often see together. Small wonders.
Cattle Drive (Sage’s Acre Style)
When the livestock escapes the range and gets up near the homestead, we're forced to saddle up and drive the herd back down to the pasture. Here's how we do it.
How to Easily Separate Vegetable and Flower Seedlings
Don't like thinning perfectly good seedlings? Here's an easy way to separate and transplant them. Works great on hard-to-transplant veggies like carrots too!
Compost Inspectors at Work
All work I do on the compost pile is subject to a complete inspection by my chickens. They're extremely thorough, but I think they're satisfied with the work.