Turning the Page: The Sun Sets on the Farm

Hi everyone! I realize that it's been some time since I've gotten around to posting anything. Truth be told it hasn't been for the lack of endless projects in our neck of the woods but rather, hunkering down and finding the words ...and willpower... to write this particular post. How do you say goodbye? Correction: …

Our One Year Farm-iversary!

Hello hello, everyone!         So... there's no getting around it, I have been quite the absentee for months now. Things around the farm have been beyond a bit crazy and have left us working double-time in what free time we have to keep things moving smooth"ish". While I may be a month …

The Adventure of a Second Pasture

Adventure: [ad-ven-chur] Noun. an exciting or very unusual experience a bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome a commercial or financial speculation of any kind; venture   Back on point, the Mr. and I had come to the realization that we would need to build a second pasture for our horses pronto. With …

When the situation changes, queue the back-up plan…

Morning everyone! It seems like only yesterday we were walking the acreage as we mapped out the locations for future horse facilities on the farm. As our horses are only stalled in inclement weather, planning out the location and size of our pastures was our first priority. I am delighted to report that we have …

Where perfection has to settle for practical: Ready, Set, …no??

Evening all,        Apologies for the absence in posting but as we all know, life just keeps on happening. Darnedest thing, that. So...the short of it is that we've done quite a great many projects over the past months and I am at least three months behind in writing this. Moving on! ...or …

When southern weather puts a damper in your plans: I smell revisions!

Afternoon everyone! For those that aren't aware, here at our farm we have somewhat of a menagerie of horses. When it comes to horses, I look for a sound mind, good legs, dependable track record, and seasoned under saddle. Unusual coloration (grullo, buckskin, palomino, oh my!) and coveted bloodlines (I've always been a sucker for …

From Jungle to Field: The beginnings of a second pasture.

Would you just look at that. When I tell you it's a sight for sore eyes... Darlin', I ain't kiddin'! With only an electric push mower at my disposal, it was simply inconceivable to attempt tackling this 3.5 acre parcel of grass/thistle/weeds that was nearing 4' in height. Had the mulching kit on my mower …

From Shabby to well…Shabby Chic!

Though today is a might bit dreary outside, as the last lingering remnants of Hurricane Irma pass over our little farm, the past month has been anything but! When we first happened upon our home, it had been greatly reclaimed by nature with shrubs and vines covering half of the exterior windows...even those near 10' …

Horse Fencing 101: Not Another Horse Fencing Post

Afternoon all! I think the title pretty much sums this one just right on up. Yet another...horse -fencing- post. *dramatic music ensues* Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I am happy to report that our fence is FINALLY finished. Let me just get that out of my system one more time, I …

When Two Worlds Collide: Lawn care Woes

Good morning all!      I realized it has been a quick minute since our last update on the farm. To be blunt, this whirlwind never slows down long enough for my head to stop spinning. Still, no regrets! Now then...as you can imagine, going from 1/3 of an acre to 15 acres is a …