THE GOATS.
We brought three new ladies into our lives a few days ago, and we couldn't be more in love. They are Wanda, Mow, and Olive and they are feisty and curious and very good at eating all of our cedar trees.
And then yesterday, we brought them a boyfriend on loan from Little Seed Farm - Santos. He is so far completely terrified of the girls and really into Jesse....
ALL THE THANKS.
To have a lot to be thankful for is a blessing. Not everyone, and not every small farmer, receives the support and love we do, and that fact is never lost on us. We are nothing if not grateful, and want to take this Thanksgiving to give a little thanks.This year has been a complete success and we could not have done it––in about a gazillion tangible and intangible ways––without the help and generosity of the Smith family. Thank you so much––you have no idea what you mean to us. Our shareholders––in both Nashville and Bowling Green––have been so wonderful. Thank you for letting us feed you. To our CSA members from last year, and to all who contributed to our cabin, don't think we've forgotten you! We are, now and forever, incredibly thankful for what you did, and what you built. To the Breedings––you know what you did. Much love! To Little Seed Farm, who make some of the best cheese this side of the Mississippi (probably both sides), thank you for all you do! We were so happy to be a part of your season this year, to have the pleasure of calling you friends, and we wish you all the best (and hope to see you soon)! To all our readers and friends, new and old, you guys rock. Thank you for being you and being awesome.Lastly, no less than a few dozen times this year, we were asked the question of how our parent's feel about what we're doing. We are always able to easily reply that they are completely supportive of us. So to our parents, thank you for being you. We have met many people who do not receive the same love and compassion from their family, the same interest, and same encouragement that you give us, and have always given us. It is special and it is love and it does not go unappreciated or unnoticed. Thank you. We love you.Oh, and Wendell and the chickens and Charlie. Duh.Happy Thanksgiving all,Jesse and Hannah.
THIS & THAT.
Some random photos from the past week.
We had a long, hot day of harvesting garlic. But it was worth it!
Today, we will be making lots and lots of blackberry wine!
Adorable little turtle friend!
One of Little Seed's piggies found a creative way to cool off.
The kids learned how to identify mushrooms with spore prints.
GOAT'S MILK AND GUINEAS.
We were oh-so-happy to spend last Sunday with our friends at Little Seed Farm. As before, we loved playing with all of the animals...but this time, we arrived early enough to help out with the milking!
But the real reason we were there: another bartering session! Our tick problem is completely OUT OF CONTROl - and we have been desperate for guineas, which are notorious for their pest controlling abilities. Lucky for us, Little Seed's guineas hatched out some keets last week! So we brought them honey and mushrooms and took home seven guinea keets and a few pullets as well. It is definitely cuteness overload at the farmstead right now.
- Hannah.