So you like the “farmhouse” style? I like it too. I just think it’s misnamed. When someone says “farmhouse look” I instantly picture distressed whitewashed hand-me-down furniture, baskets made of chicken wire, shiplap everywhere,  some type of arrangement of natural looking cotton still in the boll, and if you’re really committed to the look you

As a farmer you have to prep for summer vacation in a way I never have. Summer vacations may not  even be an option for some. We considered skipping it again this year so we wouldn’t miss any ripe fruits or veggies, but we didn’t go anywhere last year and everyone needs a break, so

Our dear sweet family cat passed away today. We are all very sad and are already missing our special friend. Abby contracted Bobcat Fever through a tick bite and was gone very quickly. Bobcat Fever is almost always fatal for cats and once the symptoms show up it’s too late. If you have a cat

I have been meaning to make a raised bed garden for a while now. I even bought the poor little plants over a month ago. Even with daily waterings, those seedlings are crunchy and brown on the edges. I keep saying I’ll do it tomorrow, but as it is on a farm in the spring,

This week has been such a relief. With the weather pushing back the beginning of our spring activities, nervous energy had the chance to build up and multiply. Now that our vegetables are in the ground, we are a little more relaxed. When my to-do list gets too long to memorize, all I want to

This morning–just like every morning–I walked into Mia’s room, turned the lights on, and drew the curtains back. “Good morning,” I told her. “Time to wake up.” There was no sign of Mia,  but her comforter started to wriggle. I tossed her clothes on her bed and opened the closet door to grab her socks.

You know that feeling when you’re on a roller coaster approaching that first hill–anticipation, but also excitement, fear, and dread. It’s no wonder people throw up on roller coasters. That’s how I feel about the farm at the moment. I know the summer will be busy with the garden, blackberries, trees, canning, freezing, and preparing

Meet Nutmeg. She is a full time farm dog and a full time lap dog. She joined Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm’s team in October 2016–the same weekend we planted our first round of Christmas trees. We had planned on getting a bigger dog, but who can resist that cute little face? (Don’t tell Nutmeg, but

The seeds have been ordered, even our trees have been ordered. The closer it is to planting time, the more our excitement grows. We will be planting trees starting this week, and will plant the garden sometime after that. We had a garden last year, but it was the first year that particular patch of