Category Archives: the Farm

Coop Update

Posted on May 29, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’ve been avoiding a coop update for a few weeks now because the construction proceeded really pathetically. It was hard to get Steve’s help unless it was a rain day, and who wants to build a chicken coop in the … Continue reading →

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What is Homesteading?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Recently, more “homesteading bloggers” have been finding my blog. I am pretty sure it was the addition of “backyard chickens” to my entries. A few days ago I read an entry by a young Canadian blogger I really like at … Continue reading →

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Harvest Day

Posted on May 22, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Thursday has become my harvest day here on the farm. I’m trying something new, focusing my harvesting here during greens season on one day a week instead of just going out there randomly for a salad or two. Sure, the … Continue reading →

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Asian Pickle Stir Fried Rice

Posted on May 18, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Tonight I took some risks and the things turned out just as I hoped: bright and flavorful. I had some drumsticks thawed and wanted to do something Asian. Something sweet (hoisin, sweet pepper sauce, ginger, wine) and savory (soy sauce, … Continue reading →

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Chicken Wars

Posted on May 10, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I should have known it would go down this way. When we put my five chickens in with Tim and Annie’s four chickens last Sunday, it was obvious that mine were bigger and (let’s face it) more beautiful. The Rhode … Continue reading →

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Flowerland

Posted on May 8, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

It is difficult to get motivated about the flower garden when you look out the window and the whole “backyard” is coming up in wildflowers. In fact, at the retreat house where I work, which will have its first major … Continue reading →

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Planting

Posted on May 1, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This is my first real harvest of the season, from April 30, 2015. The greens and radishes came out of the cold frame and the asparagus and chives just came up out of the ground! Most of what these days … Continue reading →

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More Spring

Posted on April 19, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I went to Chicago for four days and this happened. I’m so sad I missed it– the fire to beat all fires, burning the wetlands. The green parts of the prairie were burned two weeks ago, and as you can … Continue reading →

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Humans and Chickens

Posted on April 11, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Today is going to be a fun day. The weather will be warm(ish), and the garden bed will get tilled. Time to plant some onions and potatoes! Time to plant beets! Also time to move the chickens into a different … Continue reading →

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Starting Inside

Posted on April 8, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Note to self: don’t put any plants outside when it’s maple syrup season. This “when the soil can be worked” business seems to me a cruel joke. I have been all optimistic and got a crushing blow from the weather this past week. … Continue reading →

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