Our island is about a decade behind the rest of the civilized country. Until recently we still put out old school garbage cans to be picked up - and dumped into the garbage truck by a grown person killing their back. Finally the company announced they were going to provide the square plastic cans and… Continue reading Garbage Can Taters
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Just A Farmhand
The other day I encountered a bitter person who threw what they considered an insult towards my family. They said "Just a farmhand" at my brother - said to me directly, as if that made him the lowest in society. They truly thought it was an insult. It showed how they think their pay grade… Continue reading Just A Farmhand
Gardening On Whidbey Island
As February nears, the call to get gardening is at a frenzy. The nice weather we get in late January doesn't help either. Often in this time period we get "first spring", a week or two of sunny weather where the start of spring starts popping out (buds start forming, dandelions pop up, trees start… Continue reading Gardening On Whidbey Island
Top Ten Most Read Gardening Posts For 2021
I wrote a lot about farming, homesteading and gardening in 2021. Well, when I had time I did. This year kept me busy on the homestead, with more crops than ever. The most read this year were a mix of 2021 posts and ones from previous years. May this give you some winter reading while… Continue reading Top Ten Most Read Gardening Posts For 2021
Are You Winterized?
The Winter Solstice was yesterday, and the temperatures are finally dropping into winter territory. We may see snow in the lowlands of Western Washington this coming weekend - but we will definitely see cold temperatures. This is your chance now to take care of homesteading chores to ensure you can prevent or mitigate damages. Today… Continue reading Are You Winterized?