I’ve been toiling with the idea of joining up with a local coop farm. And when I found one that I liked, I was too late and now I’m on the waiting list for next year. Screw that! I’ll just grow my own vegetables. So, for the previous week my children’s adopted East Coast grandpa, who use to be a Vermont farmer, came to my house and helped me dig up part of our backyard and till the ground so I can have my own vegetable garden. We made it 20 ft by 6 ft so it’s a good size but still manageable. I planted the first of my crops last week. There’s nothing yet, but I went out there this morning and already see sprouts.
Also, I went in with some other people and bought a grass-feed cow. I get the meat in a couple of weeks and it should last us a long time and save us money. Price out organic beef at the grocery store next time–it’s expensive! Next…backyard chickens. No joke…but that’s another post.
Oh Darleen! I find this post absolutely thrilling! I hope you post lots and lots about it!!! I want to watch your garden grow, and I especially want to hear all about your chicken adventures! When are you going to start drinking raw milk? I can't wait to have chickens again! …and a freezer big enough to store organic meat! Awesome!!!
I was thinking of going in on that cow, but I don't have a freezer big enough. our family will be eating grass-fed meat soon since tommy is allergic to corn.
Talk to me about the chickens because I am contemplating getting them.
Good luck on the garden, hope no rodents eat them.
Love that you're all "screw that!" and started your own. I'm still laughing. Keep us posted on the growth…
Go Darleen! We loved our chickens. Just be sure you have no dogs near by:( If you want to continue your organic pursuit I can give you info on a group we order raw milk with each week.