A very cold few days – it never got above zero – the highest temperature I saw was -2. I walked in the afternoons, when the sun was warmest, and didn’t plant at all. Continue reading
Journal January 10, 2005
A perfect weekend for planting. I planted 13 more sections, so I’ve planted 39 and the septic system field by the house. I only have 10 more sections to go – one more weekend. Continue reading
Journal January 3, 2005
A very odd New Year’s Day – it RAINED – pouring rain, thunder and lightning. And then, of course, it all froze into a glaze of ice on everything. Continue reading
Journal December 28, 2004
It was a relatively warm weekend, but there was still enough snow to plant, so I got a lot done. The field is now half planted – if I really have to, I can get the rest done in 2 weekends. Continue reading
Journal December 21, 2004
It was a stormy weekend at the farm – there wasn’t enough snow to plant until Monday, when it snowed hard most of the day. I did get a couple of the wetland areas planted before the snow. Continue reading
SAP Great Grey Owl update – December 16, 2004
I haven’t seen the owl since Tuesday afternoon – I’m hoping it’s still around somewhere – it’s been such a nice addition to the neighborhood. Continue reading
Journal December 13, 2004
It’s been a quiet few weeks at the farm. Last weekend I worked on seeding the new prairie. Continue reading
SAP Great Grey Owl – December 9, 2004
The owl is still around – it flew into our yard this morning for a brief visit. I never expected to have a Great Grey Owl on my “yard list”! Then it moved on to the wooded area between the houses just to the south of our house. Continue reading
Great Grey Owl in St. Anthony Park – December 8, 2004
This isn’t a farm related entry, but it is wildlife related, and about a really cool owl. Continue reading
A successful deer hunt – December 1, 2004
Brad got 11 deer last week! We’re so pleased, and so it he. 6 does and 5 bucks – one really nice buck that he’s very pleased with – not so many points, but big, wide antlers. That should help keep our deer population down a little this year. Continue reading