Meanwhile on the Farm

We have had some really lovely weather recently. We also were out covering our fragile plants one night that we had a freeze warning. But, overall, we’ve had warm temperatures. Scott and I spent the weekend working in the garden. We planted our cool weather crops that were started from seed indoors. So far, we have carrots, radishes, onions, cabbage, and potatoes in the ground. I got an alert on my phone last night that penny sized hail was possible and Scott rushed out to cover our tiny cabbage sprouts so that we didn’t lose them. I never heard any hail, so I think we were safe.

It is so life-giving to get your hands in the dirt to cultivate these plants that will feed my family. I prayed while I was planting that the Lord will bless our efforts. Every year, we learn more. Every year, the garden gets bigger. Every year, we face setbacks. But, we will persevere!

Our flock is also growing. Over the weekend, I posted one of our roosters for free. We have too many. This particular roo was getting aggressive to the kids, which I don’t have the patience for. He was so protective of his hens though, so I really wanted to give him a good home. Turns out, someone in our circle was needing a rooster for their flock, and they offered us a turkey in return!

We have been talking about getting a “guard goose” (I know it sounds crazy, but you can look it up.) to help protect the flock from predators. Guinea fowl have also been on our radar because they eat ticks like crazy. Everything lined up and we ended up getting a goose and three guineas over the weekend. Not only will they serve those great purposes, but they will also provide even more biodiversity for protection against certain threats to poultry. All we need now are quail, and we will have all of the farm birds.

I know that I say this so often, but I am so THANKFUL for the gift of being here. We are learning and expanding our skill set so much. I read about someone calling their rental farm the “halfway farm” because they were practicing their skills while saving for THEIR farm. I feel that way. This rental property is so incredible, and I love cultivating it all. But, I also cannot wait for the day when we get to truly call a place ours. I’m just so grateful.

Who know that when God placed a vegetable garden on my heart ten years ago that it would grow into all of this? Everything we do is bathed in prayer, and I encourage you to live your life that way also. When everything passes through prayer, you truly see what is from God.

I hope that you all have a wonderful week, friends! Happy Monday!