March 31, 2016

Pulling up Stones

Today I was pulling stones in the garden. Bricks worn and mossy and most hidden under a mat of weeds. Shovel to sand to pop them up, […]
October 22, 2015

A Vision Quest

“How was your vision quest?,” a friend asked. Pick a soft seat, grab a cup of tea, and let me tell you all about it. A […]
March 27, 2015

Oma’s Donuts

1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs butter 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 1 pkg yeast 4 cups flour Add yeast to […]
March 27, 2015

Oma’s donuts

1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs butter 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 1 pkg yeast 4 cups flour Add yeast to […]
February 12, 2015

How to tell if a chicken wants to peck your eyes out

I have a nemesis. She sits and waits for me every day, head cockeyed, eyes following my every move. I haven’t named her, but now that […]
December 19, 2013

Lessons Learned on the Windy Tundra of Ohio

1. Don’t attempt to carry a salad across the yard from the house to your office uncovered.  The wind will pick up your lettuce leaves and […]
December 19, 2013

Farmin’ in December

Snow. Lots and lots of snow. And cold. Too much cold. I’m a cold wimp and my sentimentalities have been feeling bad for the critters living […]
November 26, 2013

This is so juicy!

Every time I teach our Apple Cidering program, I’m naturally asked the question – what’s the difference between apple cider and apple juice? Apple juice is […]
August 9, 2013

They called me what?!

This is our last week of summer programs – and wow – it’s been a whirlwind! We had 72 events and presentations around town!  I can’t […]