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It was a busy weekend preparing for our nucs that we’ll pick up next Sunday.  It’s been a few years since the hives had bees, so it was time to take inventory and buy new wire bottom boards.  I scrubbed … Continue reading →

It was a perfect Saturday for handyman Rich to add a new shelf to the greenhouse.  The original shelves were used in the chicken coop.   The 2x4s were left over from building the garden gates, so no materials had to … Continue reading →

Today was the day!  All the planter beds in the organic garden are finished.  But, some beds still need wire and compost, and walkways need wood chips.  We are almost done with the structural “framework.”  It has taken a year, … Continue reading →

March showers brought us beautiful April flowers!

It’s been almost a year since farmhand Will and I started to redo the garden.  I wanted to get the hardscaping done by Spring so we can focus on planting.  We are on schedule and now just need to finish … Continue reading →

Two new garden gates were built today on the redwood branch and wine barrel fence.  The little gates I had built unfortunately allowed too many gaps for the chickens to slip through into the garden and up the hill.  With … Continue reading →

We are learning and sharing practical advice for the care of trees as Love Creek Farm takes on the task of maintaining and propagating heritage apple trees that are at risk, and as a result, we hope San Lorenzo Valley’s … Continue reading →

Today was fun, we were able to have a picnic with the Finney family.  The girls are very engaged with the animals.  While Alley was petting Wookie, Lily decided to join our Sunday training with Shasta.  Maddie taught her how … Continue reading →