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Blues, Greens, & Beautiful Things

Posted on May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 by Melissa

Of all the liminal spaces between seasons, I think the most confusing is the Spring-into-Summer slide. Full of mood swings and bursting at the seams with so.much.potential, the last little bit of Spring seems never quite sure if she wants to stick around or hand it all over Summer. Regardless, as the sun nears it’s…

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Turkey Dreams & Spring Things

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Melissa

I had a dream a couple of nights ago that, unbeknownst to us, one of our turkeys hatched a clutch of babes out in the field and I was trying to gather them all up in my arms and bring them to the safety of the poultry yard… But there were too many (like…30!) and…

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Over a Cuppa: Twenty One

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me! I’m so happy to share a spot of time with you! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire! It’s…

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Over a Cuppa: Four (Spring Has Sprung!)

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! So glad to have you over on this gorgeous Spring day! I’ve got the kettle on for a warm beverage and some Girl Scout cookies on the table. Your choices are Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, or Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip. Have a seat and make yourself at home while we…

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Six on Saturday: One (Absolute Trust)

Posted on March 1, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

I spent some time in the unseasonably warm temperatures yesterday checking on perennials, spreading compost, and contemplating how to deepen our nutrient dense food production given the vast uncertainty of the political and climate future we are facing. Goodness, things are moving at a rapid pace. It sure is nice to have some soil to…

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Category: Farm + Garden

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