Lightning bugs are under a threat. Well, they are not yet officially classified as endangered, but their populations are declining in many places around the world. Scientists, conservationists and everyday…
In my composting classes, one of the topics I talk a lot about is food waste. Using the NY Times graphic below, I like to “quiz” my attendees at the…
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This, my friends, is one of about 100 reasons I love my coveralls. Only a little disturbing is that I have no idea who is responsible for this mess!!! And…
The chickens are such a fun addition to S&B. Though their main job is to assist with pasture maintenance by following after the sheep with pasture rotation, they've also been…
Each morning after the alpacas, sheep, and dogs are watered, fed, and scooped – the chickens get let out to start their day of work. About a week or so…
A few years ago (before the farm was even thought about), I went out to my composter only to find it was infested with grubs. I was devastated, and could…
I’ve been composting for many years. As a little girl, I remember my mother saving egg shells and coffee grounds to put around her flowerbeds. From the giant azalea bush…
One of the things I love so much about the farm is that every day is a new adventure. No matter how often we plan our tasks, inevitably something will…
... and I really hate slugs. It started with a check of Patu's food bowl. She didn't finish her dinner, and a slug decided to help her. Then, I went…