Tag Archives: Permaculture
Pigs and Chickens and Horn Worms, Oh, My!
It’s August! The pigs are growing behind their ever-expanding matrix of mesh and wire fencing, and the chickens are doing the same in their tractors. It’s hot during the day and cool at night, and blight is keeping at bay. … Continue reading
Summer Staycation
This has been a glorious week on Evandale Farm! We opted to take a “staycation”, and it helped us get a lot done around the farm. We finally finished installing the photovoltaic system and skylight on the south facing roof … Continue reading
Rain
After a cool, dry spring, the deluge is upon us. Days on end of drizzle punctuated by moderate sun and downpour. I’m both thankful and frustrated by it, as I typically am when I get too much of a good … Continue reading
May Showers
It’s a warm, sunny, blustery day. A welcome sight after a week of rain made puddles in the pasture, and threatened my sanity. We went to Ben Kaufold’s house site today and helped him erect (his word choice) his shed: … Continue reading
NH Graziers and Farm Update
I attended a conference yesterday on grazing: the art of raising animals on a pasture-based diet. The specific workshops I chose to attend were on silvopasturing and training cows to eat weeds. I felt lifted by the speakers, and almost … Continue reading
