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WHOLE LARDER LOVE AND THE NURSERY PROJECT.

rohan. I have a favorite blog––have for a long time now. The guy who runs it is named Rohan and he's a good dude that, much like me––much like many new small farmers––did not always eat the best, live the best, or care that much about the environment. But that changed and so did he. Now, several years later, he and his family are embarking on a really special project––a project near and dear to our hearts––one I would love to see our friends and followers helping us to support.The Nursery Project, though based all the way around the world, hits really close to home (sorry, couldn't help it). They are attempting to raise money to build a place where people can go to learn about food and agriculture, health and wellness.And the reason I am so passionate about helping spread the word on this is because I can't wait to see what they do, to see if it could become a model for similar nurseries around the world. However, there is a lot of money that needs to be raised, and a lot of work that needs to be done, between then and now. So take a look at their page and please consider donating something––even a dollar would help––and sharing it in your social media. It's for a great cause that will cause a lot of good, and this is a chance for all of us to be a part of something truly special.Click, donate, share, support.- Jesse.indiegogo.

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THIS & THAT.

Some random photos from the past (vacation!) week in Lexington.charlie.Yes, we brought our cat on vacation. Yes, she is super helpful when trying to finish a book.north lime.ONE BIG THUMBS UP FOR YOU NORTH LIME! whole larder love.Finally purchased this gorgeous book by this amazing human.morris bookshop.If I had all the monies I would buy all the books in the children's section of Morris Book Shop.scout.The best, weirdest, and most wonderful store - SCOUT.wine + market.Wine + Market  for lunch yesterday.wine + market.As usual, it didn't disappoint.wine + market.These are just a few of all the lovely places we have been this week. We are having SUCH a nice, relaxing vacation so far - thank you for all of your tips and suggestions!- Hannah. 

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WHAT WE'RE READING.

//// Links we are loving this week ////

ONE: We always enjoy visiting Whole Larder Love....who recently announced that they will be holding workshops (awesome). We are in love with the "glamping" stables they constructed for attendees. Maybe we could build one of these in our barn for visitors?

TWO: Hannah's friend Marie sent her this amazing site - it is all about the magical power of the honeybee and the strength in connection and community. Plus: inflatable beehives!

THREE: We are obsessed with Jenna Rose - a couple out of California who have a small farm, run an artisan cheese business, and have a passion for handmade and sustainable textiles.FOUR: We have no idea what is actually going on on this blog - our Swedish is not so good - but the photos of farming life and snowy scenery are beautiful and inspiring.FIVE: PLEASE take some time and watch Allan Savory's TED talk above. It is truly fascinating, all about the desertification happening to two thirds of the earth and the ONLY way to stop it: management-intensive grazing (just like at Bugtussle). - Hannah & Jesse. 

see more TED talks here.

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