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On Saturday, April 4, 2020 La Selva Tree Service came over to do some work on the farm.  One of the main priorities was cutting off an oak limb that would be hanging over the greenhouse.  My friend Lisa advised … Continue reading →

For over a year, I’ve been searching for a propane tank that could be cut up to fit as a cover for my outdoor kitchen stove.  Every time I find something, it’s too small.  So, when welder, Jordan Booth texted … Continue reading →

A few months ago I found a neat vintage propane tank for free. I really liked the shape of the tank as well as the paint patina.  I had to get help from a friend to remove the pressure value … Continue reading →

Today was a beautiful Spring Day!  I felt inspired to plant cabbage, lettuce, and bok choy seeds in the biggest garden bed. I pulled out the winter cover crop (fava beans) and exposed the rich organic soil. I churned the … Continue reading →

Finally, our largest (Gravensteins) and most unique (Yellow Bellflower) were trimmed back and maintained by a professional tree pruner and climber, Paul.  He was a referral from a guy at our local hardware store who also has fruit trees.  Great … Continue reading →

Today I was able to get a cover crop planted.  I felt the timing was perfect because it sprinkled last night which moistened the soil; it was easy to turn.  It’s scheduled to rain again on Tuesday and next weekend … Continue reading →

Over the summer, we installed a couple of Lighthoof Mud Management Grids. Corral Mud Management Grid Panels – Lighthoof Another Mud Grid from Lighthoof In Ben Lomond, we have already received over 13″ of rain.  In one week, we got … Continue reading →

Eclectic Garden Fence

Cactus Garden Over the summer (2019), I thought we should redesign the front entrance. We have been working so hard on landscaping the inside area, it was time to focus on the front driveway.  For years, we had cactus planted … Continue reading →

For many months, I’ve been keeping my eye out for an upright freezer to freeze any extra frames with nectar over winter.  Turns out, my friend’s friend/beekeeper Hans reminded me that I didn’t need to freeze them, I could melt … Continue reading →