Ponderings

strawberry plants under a net

WEEK 21

A Sunday tradition it would seem. 5/21- Not a house cat. In the house. I told her Daddy that if he really wanted to get her a present for her second birthday that she would love it would be something soft, furry, and female (preferable calico) little something to keep her in a constant supply of soft, furry little…

a classic rural homestead farm house

LOOKING AHEAD

Last year was certainly full of challenges and blessings, but it is the challenges that are beginning to shape the vision I have for our upcoming year at Reformation Acres. With a new baby set to join us this spring, though, who knows what the year will hold for us! If I’ve learned anything over…

Rainwater collection in a metal tub

WATER WOES

This spring has easily been the wettest, boggiest, soggiest spring since we’ve started this little homestead venture of ours. I’m trying to stay away from the weather page and just take each day as they come. But unable to resist temptation I took a peek today and found our precipitation totals for the last couple…

Gardens in June on Farmstead. Bee pollinating flower

Marauder

There has been a marauder in my modest pea patch this year who has successfully managed to thwart my aspirations of an abundant harvest. Fortunately, this little thief is easily spotted due to his large size and propensity to be adorned in bright colors.  More often than not, he works alone. But he has been…