Like much of California, we were hit by PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff this weekend. While there’s plenty to grumble about with regards to PG&E, it’s not going to help get the power back on.
It is mid-January and I have been slowly, and peacefully, planting our winter garden. The biggest struggle right now is keeping the slugs and snails away.
Over Thanksgiving Break, the kids and I spent some time getting the tack room and one stall in the barn operational. I’d hoped to get two stalls up and running, but I can’t install all the plywood until the electrical is in and inspected.
A barn has been a dream of ours for a long time. In June, our barn project started. It has been exciting to see our ideas take form. Here are some photos of the process.
I always feel a mix of emotions when we trim our fruit trees. It feels good to tidy them up and prepare for spring, but it's also sad to see the pile of branches we cut off. Each year we have to remind each other that we cut off specific branches for good reasons.