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Category: Working on the Land

A Walk in the Woods

November 27, 2011

On Friday, Brent and I took a hike around our land to revisit this old homestead. It was hauntingly beautiful, and a reminder that everything we build will one day fall apart and become a part of the Earth again. … Continue reading →

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Projects Galore

November 13, 2011

We’ve been so busy working as of late that our blog has been neglected! Alas! So here’s an update on all the work we’ve done August – October. Big changes here on the farm. Tree Clearing After the Bastrop fires, … Continue reading →

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Our flock arrives!

June 18, 2011

Today we went to Buck Moore Feed and Supply and picked out our chicks! Our good friend Andy Campbell went with us, as these chicks are our wedding present from him and the fabulous Claudette Murphree. It’s the wedding present … Continue reading →

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Operation Chicken Coop: Complete

February 27, 2011

Question: What does a permie girl do with three weeks to go until her wedding day? Answer: Build a chicken coop! Today Brent and I finally completed a project that has taken literally months. Admittedly, we took our sweet time … Continue reading →

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Building a Fall Garden

October 23, 2010

We’ll it’s been a while since our last blog post (with a wedding to plan, can you blame us!?!) but we’ve been working on our fall garden for a few months now and an update is due. In mid-September we … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes, Onions, and Watermelon, Oh My!

April 27, 2010

A lot is happening in the garden! Our tomato plants are growing like crazy, even the sprouts that started from seeds I got at least five years ago. And a sneaky first tomato! The raised bed is producing way more … Continue reading →

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