The first hard frost hit the farm last Friday night putting an official end to the growing season and sending Sebastian and me on a color-seeking nature walk. These cool temps bring a lull to my daily chores, and I am finally able to take a moment to reflect and...
Sweet 16 Farm’s first wonderful year has come to an end. We are very grateful that our open gate brought to us so many kind people. Praise for our tomatoes, for our produce displays, for our efforts, and the delight expressed for the beauty of our bouquets! This was...
It’s hard to imagine now, but eight years ago I was living a block away from one of the busiest freeway intersections in the Twin Cities and directly under an airport flight path. I was burnt out working odd jobs, and my dog’s hip problems had gotten so bad...
Since first purchasing our farm in 2010, we have heated our two-story farmhouse exclusively with a wood burning stove. During our first Minnesota winter, knee deep in renovation, we would blanket-off the living room and sleep warm on floor beside it. As renovations spread to the kitchen, our wood...