Archive for the ‘Garden’ Category

The New Blog – Boomers and Beyond. Life

I would like to invite you to check out the new Blog and the new web site. (Boomers and Beyond.Life) It is my own personal protest against the filth that comes up on Facebook, Twitter, and the evening news.  It will focus on “All Things Bright and Beautiful”. I like to tell stories and take […]

April 2, 2017 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, Garden, Herds and Flocks, Kitchen, News, Save Money

Spring Things at Milk and Honey Farm

March is in full spring, with over 1000 plants growing under lights in the basement. They will be moved to the Hoop House green house by the end of the month. ( involves lifting and toting)  The baby chicks and ducklings will arrive in mid March which means the brooder will need cleaning out and […]

March 6, 2017 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Herds and Flocks, News

Seeds in the Soil

I am planting cabbage seeds to be grown up under gro lights in the basement. They don”t look like much, rather like a tray full of potting soil and a marker that says “cabbage”.  Eventually, they will be transferred to the main garden and grow until harvest. They  will fulfill their destiny and become sauerkraut. […]

February 23, 2017 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Bees and Butterflies

Bees and butterflies are two of my favorite things. I have learned over the years of bee keeping and butterfly watching that If I feed them, they will come.  As a result, every year, I plant seeds that will grow into natural food, habitat, and medicine for my winged friends.  Under grow lights in the […]

February 7, 2017 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

February 1st 2017 a very good day

Today is going to be a good one. There are two catalogs on the table next to my favorite chair. One is from Cackle Hatchery, the other from Wood Prairie Family Farm. Soon, I will be ordering my spring chicks and ducks.( Pekin baby Ducks, Barred Rock and Buff Orpington chicks) They will live in […]

February 1, 2017 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Herds and Flocks

Winding down

We are winding down — slightly. All ten ewes and 20 new lambs are finally eating grass outside the barn. The main garden has been planted. (10,000 square feet) and the grass got mowed this morning. Windows on the old farm house are washed and we can see out! I still have basic clean up […]

June 1, 2015 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Rhubarb Crisp

Bob will be happy! Happy! Happy! The first Rhubarb crisp of the season is in the oven. It is not ALL vegetables around here.

May 13, 2015 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Pyrenees Puppies Going Home

Our Pyr Pups are going to their “forever” homes this week.  If you would like  information, give me a call at (320) 286-2865. I  will return calls if you leave a message. Spring is a Happy, Happy, Happy time. The greenhouse is full of plants and our sheep will be having babies any minute now.

April 19, 2015 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Great Pyrs, Herds and Flocks

Update from Milk and Honey Farm

The Pyr pups doing good in Bob’s office. Mocca is a great Mom.  I can almost see the puppies grow. Baby chicks arrive nest week. They will be in a box in the kitchen. A heat lamp will be hanging from the ceiling to keep them warm. Most of my seeds have germinated under the […]

March 3, 2015 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Great Pyrs, Kitchen

Cherry Tomatoes

I planted Brandy wine, Amish Paste, Delicious, Italian Paste, and more heirloom tomato seeds under grow lights. The first to germinate are the Cherry tomatoes. They are sticking up about 1/2 an inch. This makes me Happy! Happy! Happy! It is hard to wait for Spring in Minnesota. I plant seeds under the grow lights […]

February 25, 2015 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Great Pyrs, Herds and Flocks, News