Back to school time is always so busy for me for several reasons. I teach online so my school starts back the beginning of August. It's too soon; it's right in the middle of canning season for me which yanks that to a screeching halt five days a week (and then I play catch up … Continue reading Back to school
Know your farmer
Local farmer spotlight
One of the most unique booths at the local Farmers' Market is the Way Farms booth (owned by Cameron Way). The Ways have farmed for several years in Waverly, Ohio, and they set up at our market on Saturdays, the Ross County market on Saturdays, and the Portsmouth market on Saturdays as well. In addition, … Continue reading Local farmer spotlight
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Sometimes late is better than never
Remember my very late garden planting which took place July 4th? Check out the progress in my little late garden! There's a baby watermelon on this vine! I spy a ripening tomato! The pumpkin vine is full of bright orange blossoms! Check out this short squatty little green pepper! The jalapeno plant has several on … Continue reading Sometimes late is better than never
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Guess who’s getting a boyfriend?!?
BESSIE'S GETTING A BOYFRIEND!!!!!!! I made one last ditch effort in a post on Facebook, and I got a response!!!! I AM THRILLED!!! The farmer does grass fed and organic grain, and he's willing to rent or sell the bull. This will be a first breeding for both Bessie and this little Jersey bull, and … Continue reading Guess who’s getting a boyfriend?!?
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Local farmer spotlight
This week I am focusing the local farmer spotlight on Andy Nelson and his parents, Charles and Linda Nelson. They have been farming locally for approximately 20 years in the Oak Hill area, and they began selling produce at our local farmers' market when it first opened several years back. Andy's stall offers a large … Continue reading Local farmer spotlight
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Repurposing old chicken feeders
OOPS!!! I just realized the pictures didn't show up of the completed chicken feeder! I will update those this evening when I get back . Stay tuned! On a local Facebook pickers' site, I ran across chicken feeders. I was able to snag two (wish I could have gotten them all!). One was very tall … Continue reading Repurposing old chicken feeders
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Jake’s learning list
Jake and I made up his learning list before bed tonight. These are all things he's very interested in and wants to know more about. I've done homeschooling this way the majority of the time with all four of my kids. This works so well because it builds on the child's interests. I'll take this … Continue reading Jake’s learning list
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Best dog ever
Puppers is going to be the best dog ever. I'm convinced of it. I don't know how I know, but I do. I feel it in my bones. I just KNOW. I've had her since she was two days old. Look how tiny she was! We've gone through the "OMG quit peeing everywhere - you … Continue reading Best dog ever
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Little farm hand
I think I have the cutest little farm hand in all of America! He helped me dig out the holes for these three stepping stones. This is going to be an eclectic hodgepodge walkway with low growing mosses between all the rocks, pottery, and concrete pieces, and there will be wildflowers all around the front … Continue reading Little farm hand
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Lesson planning
On the day of the doctor appointment, I also stopped at Target and found lots of teacher goodies in their Dollar Spot. If you homeschool and have older kids in activities, you know how it is doing some schooling in the car during hour long practices. I love using the iPad for math and spelling … Continue reading Lesson planning
Striving Acres 