#WinterGrowingChallenge #4: Wrapping It Up

8 years ago

We've reached the end of my #WinterGrowingChallenge for the 2017-2018 winter season and I already know I'm going to do…

Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening – Book Review

8 years ago

Peter Burke's book: Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening has served as a bible of sorts throughout my #WinterGrowingChallenge. I found it…

Feeding bees pollen-patties in early spring

8 years ago

Each winter, as we work to grow our apiary to the goal of 100 hives, I closely monitor the condition…

Under Contract AGAIN!

8 years ago

The road to farm-ownership has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and it's a huge relief to have…

Letting go of SBF and Introducing “The Hive House”

8 years ago

I can no longer deny the fact that the Swinging Bridge Farm needs more work than I had initially realized.…

Surprise Hurdle in FSA Loan Process

8 years ago

When we left off, I'd been waiting for the appraisal to come back on the Swinging Bridge Farm before the…

#WinterGrowingChallenge Update #3 with Salad Dressing Recipes!

8 years ago

Last Thursday evening I finally fed some of my home-grown shoots and sprouts to my boys! Score one for mom!…

Chimney Inspection & Appraisal Done!

8 years ago

The FSA hasn't assigned a date for Closing on the sale of the Swinging Bridge Farm yet, but I can…

Repurposed Containers for Growing Shoots

8 years ago

One of the great things about growing shoots is that it's so versatile! You don't need expensive equipment to get…

#WinterGrowingChallenge Update #2

8 years ago

Moving into January and the second month of our #WinterGrowingChallenge I've decided to step up my seed-sowing activities. Initially I…