I have just received two young bare-rooted apple trees from Heritage Food Crops Research Trust. They are Monty’s Surprise apples. The Trust sends them out for just the cost of shipping, which was $20 in my case. They also sent more tomato seeds, adding two more tetra-cis-lycopene varieties to my collection (Moonglow and Mini Orange) … More Apple Surprises & Morning Spiderwebs
At the moment I feel the need to start every conversation with “I’m still here.” Earlier last week the baby was locked and loaded. We had gotten the last of our brassica seedlings planted on the weekend and that day I bought the second bag of Agria seed potatoes we needed, all the parcels that … More Homesteading Through The 7 Stages of Impending Labour
The rollercoaster of great anticipation/ trepidation continues. I’m sure Little Seedpod has run out of space in my belly and its new schedule of awakeness and boisterous antics appears to be ‘Ha! There is no Schedule!’ It would be nice to know when Little Seedpod is going to come out. It would be even nicer … More Things Are Happening, Except Little Seedpod’s Appearance
Before the crazy hospital weekend happened, here are some things that were going on around the homestead. And a few things since. The Husband is doing better and is back at work, carefully. He is awaiting more test results then has to go on the waitlist for a colonoscopy. But we are ok. And we … More Garlic, Chickens & Dealing With All The Things
