Random Farm Updates for April!

 

 Since returning from our annual family conference down in Big Sandy, TX, we've been busy as can possibly be working around the farm.  We truly have now what we would call a "family economy."  Everyone helps in some form or another to keep the place running.  There is never a lack of things to do and never are we "caught up."

Even "Barneese" our barn chicken is getting in on the gardening.  *smile*

Barneese also likes to ride around in the RTV - or at least see if I have anything in there that might interest her!

The strawberry patch really took off and we're now clipping off new plants and moving them to another area or selling them to those who wish to have them. 

 

While we were away for the week, the greenhouse seemed to take on a whole new life!

 

Many plants were ready for customers and for our own garden.  Most are sold out now, but we have started more seeds and they will be ready for sale within the next week or two.  We hope to have them at the Farmington Farmer's Market on May 14th and beyond.  It's not too late to plant - May is the perfect time!

 

 

 

 



Inside the house, we've been working on making Goat's Milk Lotion and Body Butter.  We are excited to have them available this summer.

 

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Our first batch of body butter - looks like delicious whipped frosting!  Feels good and smells great too.  We are busy trying it out now.

 

This weekend was operation chicken-move:  Getting the chickens moved to a new pasture and preparing for fencing to be installed for our new goats.  Grandma's, Grandpas... Everyone gets in on the act.  Many hands really do make light work.

Upcoming:
 - 4 baby breeding and milking goats!  More on that coming soon.
 - More regular trips to the Farmington Farmer's Market
 - Prayers and planning for adding another greenhouse.

 

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.

Proverbs 16:3