Another blustery day today, but it did warm up some. We have been going from 45 to 70 then back. It looks promising for the upcoming weekend. We have a lot planned around here. We are renting a small excavator to do some work on the old garden beds, pulling old pool deck posts out, plus anything else we can do. Our old beds are treated limber which requires replacing every five years or so. We are going to be buying the raised metal beds that have become popular. I have purchased some heavy duty fabric, like what is used under roads, to lay over the entire area where the beds are. We have bermuda wire grass and it is a giant pain to deal with.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Spring? Winter? Sprinter?
Thursday, March 21, 2024
2024 Happenings
Well 2024 is upon me and I obviously haven't put in the time on this blog as I have should have. That changes this year. I've dumped Facebook for starters and only use Instagram for myself and Lady Matilda Mae and Benjamin. I have been visiting other sites and have been inspired by their commitment so I plan on the same. It is Thursday so I will have a larger post this weekend with photos and all.
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy New Year of 2023
2023 is upon us and Amy and myself have been under the weather since last Thursday. We thought Covid was the culprit but appears to be crud. I get this every year about this time. A Saturday morning visit to the clinic brought a few medicinal items home and I am feeling somewhat better today. The weather is warm but we are staying inside nonetheless. Time for some seed orders to go out.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas!
Well Christmas is upon us all. Amy and I have traveled back to WV for the holidays to see her parents and family and friends. We were up over Thanksgiving as well. It is about a 7 hour drive for us each way and with the weather being so cold this time, it was definitely harder as we brought the pups with us. We left the house at 46 degrees and hit 0 degrees 2 hours later at the top of Fancy Gap, VA. It never really warmed up from there. And to top it off the WOF mobile developed a running problem we diagnosed on the final leg, so that means repair work this morning. Some very close friends of ours have offered the use of their shop near their farm so thankful for that. I say that as it is 2 degrees this morning with a high of 16 forecasted today. Definitely better than yesterday but still cold for transplanted Tarheels.
I am starting to get the seed- ordering feeling this year as the catalogs have been steadily arriving at the farm. I have some work to do on the beds and then I am going to make a solid plan on what we will be planting this year. I also have thoughts on a greenhouse build as I am taking down a pool deck and will have some excess materials (after back deck repair.) I cruised by Our Happy Acres last week and noticed Dave had one and inquired how his was built. This is something I have wanted for a while so we'll see how it plays out in this spring's preparations. As far as the seeds, I definitely will be getting some heirloom tomatoes as we love a good tomato. Also will get our standard cucumber and green peppers. We'll see what happens. I do have some left over seeds from last year that I need to check for viability. I usually order from Territorial Seeds, Sow True Seed and Peaceful Valley.
And with that we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Winding Down 2022
Hello and how are you doing? I hope everything has been well for everyone. There have been many changes here on the 'farm' so let's dive right in to that.
Our business slowed down this year, more than likely due to the economy, so I searched for a full time job. I was hired in July at the same company my youngest son works at but was laid off three weeks later, dur to 'going in a different direction.' It took me a while to get that one. So I went on a short golf trip and started applying again when I returned. I eventually was hired by The Town of Benson, NC as their project manager. I started at the end of October. It is a little different from what I have done in the past but I do like the work environment and people. I will say it is demoralizing getting so many rejection letters and emails. I know my age had a lot to do with that although companies will not admit that. I will also say that my commute is a lot shorter than my last one was a few years ago. 15 to 20 minutes to get to work now. I would love to have my wife find something closer too as I know her commute is hard on her.
Here we have Sir Benjamin Woffington the Third
Thursday, February 3, 2022
2022 Has Rolled Around
And here it is. Almost another year between posts. Almost. As stated last time things have changed here on the farm for us and a lot has happened between then and now A quick run down:
I started working full time on our 'side business'
We have picked up a new WOF and another companion for the WOF
Garden was decent last year but I plan on a good one this year
Cat still being another WOF around here.
Amy still works full time and has been doing well in that regard
We have expanded our original Etsy business to include a website and currently two antique booths.
I have been redoing furniture for some time now.
We look like we live in an episode of hoarders at times.
I have been pondering on what to do for the garden this year and I think we'll be trying some new varieties and more items that we can keep for the remainder of the year. A true year- round (almost) garden. I have also considered getting chickens this year too.
I have a ton of photos and detailed information to come but as of now I have to get some packages ready to ship and fix the garage door (more on that later too) so I can get furniture out to the booths. Until this weekend stay safe kids.
Friday, February 26, 2021
And....
You thought one post a year was long. Here is another one. Life has been busy for us but that is changing today. I left the corporate construction world to work on our business full time.
A quick note but I will have more this weekend.