I caught your interview with Naomi this morning. Although I know you were previously democrats, the way the democrats are today it’s hard to fathom. It goes to show just how far the democrats have moved to the left, (communism). Anyone that has a farm, a homestead, is self sufficient the way the both of you are, are looked at as the enemy to the left. It’s the world of two completely different mind sets. You both have to be given a pile of credit to be your age, no disrespect, in better shape than you were 10 years ago, making a great productive living and are certainly making a positive impact on this world. Congratulations, you are both great mentors to all!
I am just finishing listening to you and Robert with Naomi Wolf, I enjoy seeing and hearing you too. I hope this helps the book sales flourish. I'll bet you get a ton of comments, everyone loves these posts in addition to the regular essays. The Earth seems to accentuate the out of balance energy humans exude, we have been in a drought, and things seem a little topsy-turvy. The best of everything to you both, enjoy your company!
Thanks for the homestead update. I always enjoy them. Regarding projects like "bargain horse trailers," I found a T-shit that says "I'll Be In The Garage" I am sure to wear in on trips to the hardware store.
I love your homesteading posts. I didn't hear how Cara came out, so that's great! Topaz looks so much like my grade buckskin mare I grew up with even if their breed is different. Same exact face and color. Jerks at my heart.
I got so many cherry tomatoes this year we have tomato salad every night (to die for with Fustinis citrus oregano balsamic, a little onion, maybe a bit of garden peppers, salt and pepper and parmesan or feta). Been living on it. A touch of oil or garlic expressions along with it. I have a tiny garden now, but I get a lot of tomatoes and peppers and cucumbers and hot peppers, herbs, tons of those. I love the fall.
Good luck on the remodel. We've been doing small projects for a few years, but they can be disruptive but worth it.
I love your posts about your farm. I truly don't know how you have all the time to do everything you do! I wonder if I could even do the half of it - But thanks for all you do
I was out taking a walk on a forest-lined road, and I met a woman who was out picking chanterelle mushrooms. We got to talking, and she’s been hunting and gathering since she was a kid, and seems to be a mushroom expert, since she’s not a spring chicken and still alive. She was showing me all sorts of mushrooms growing around there, and maybe we will get together someday and she will give me lessons. But as my herbal medicine teacher said, you can try any mushroom once…
Oh hogwash. I can’t believe an herbalist is discouraging people from learning! There are plenty of easy safe mushrooms to start with, chanterelles being one of them. And learning from an experienced person is the way to go. I learned the basics from my grandparents.. and then whoever. I grew up in a mycophilic culture, and so I was surrounded by who people who knew, wherever I went.
Mycophobia perpetuates itself. But you can be the one who breaks the chain of fear! :-)
Of course. But the problem of Americans is too much caution, and not enough courage.
I still remember the time... a friend of mine was heard loudly proclaiming that of course he is up to trying some mushrooms I would make. So I brought some home and scrambled them with eggs and butter. Yum. He slunk off... :-(
Actually didn’t see your post, but from Robert’s pictures there are definitely great area to cultivate mushrooms. A put a link to this as from Midwest I understand the value and wonder of Morels…
Thank you for your delightful essay! Its always a pleasure to catch-up on what's happening on your inimitable homestead.
A bit back noted Spanburger had declared a hay emergency as a result of your drought. Hoping all the rain is creating good pasture. That and hoping it isn’t causing problems with any hay harvesting going on.
Good to hear Cara is doing well now. Valor is a handsome youngster. He warrants a good return and great new home. Hoping for success with Quieta this time. Enjoy your clip showing her jetting away the extra filly they picked up. Ones enough evidently. Your pasture films are terrific. Good pre formal ads, in themselves. Thanks for sharing!
Delightful to hear your plantings and fruit trees are producing well. A couple years ago someone gave you seeds of a fruiting plant projected to take 2 years prior to a crop. You said you planted them out back. Hope one of these times you'll be updating us on them. The onions sound like treasures.
A good horse trailer is a major relief to have available, particularly one customized for its family.
So glad your lives are good. You have surely well earned it and then some! Power to you and all of yours.
I so love hearing about the Farm, garden crops and how you freeze so many things. I didn't think Frozen Basil would work but maybe if you're cooking it, it's fine. High Desert doesn't seem conducive to growing too many things thus far. I have rebuilt my garden into a raised bed fashioned from a plastic water tank. It's open top, about 5' in diameter by 3' high and has a drain. I have 3-6 inch rocks on the bottom, and so far, 18 bags of Miracle Grow soil, some original garden soil, and 11 pounds of coconut coir. No earthworms have shown up, but I doubt any have survived the bare garden during the summer. Since we get freezing temps in winter, I don't know anything that might survive...I will continue researching your book for "tips". Cheers,
I live in MO, and we haven't had such a dry summer. At the Farmers Market, sellers are complaining that their bean plants produce abundant flowers, which never turn into beans. The ducks have stopped laying eggs... too hot for them. Cooler days are coming, so I'll get to enjoy duck eggs soon again. Great reading news from your homestead. Thank you for sharing.
We could have used some of your water here in Oklahoma. This has been one of the driest, if not the driest, summers since I was 17 years old. That’s when I moved here permanently. Its been almost like the desert. Gardens all dried up. My yard man gave my yard a last tip off a month ago, and went to do some remodeling work, but knowing Okla, he’ll have to come back the end of October and give us a final mow. It will probably rain nonstop for a couple of weeks between now and the middle of October.
No doubt the Super El Nino had something to do with all your rain. We here in the Tucson Sonoran Desert have had a good monsoon season and for the first time in years, an actual fall. The last few years it's been >100 until the third week in October.
I bought the beautiful book a few weeks ago. I've barely looked at it, because I've been so busy with harvest and winter prep. Reading it is a project for winter.
Thank you for the homestead update. I always enjoy learning about your farm, gardens, and animals.
It's harvest time up here in Maine, too. I have been busy canning and freezing apples, tomatoes, peppers, and green beans. It's a busy time, but the work is satisfying.
I caught your interview with Naomi this morning. Although I know you were previously democrats, the way the democrats are today it’s hard to fathom. It goes to show just how far the democrats have moved to the left, (communism). Anyone that has a farm, a homestead, is self sufficient the way the both of you are, are looked at as the enemy to the left. It’s the world of two completely different mind sets. You both have to be given a pile of credit to be your age, no disrespect, in better shape than you were 10 years ago, making a great productive living and are certainly making a positive impact on this world. Congratulations, you are both great mentors to all!
I am just finishing listening to you and Robert with Naomi Wolf, I enjoy seeing and hearing you too. I hope this helps the book sales flourish. I'll bet you get a ton of comments, everyone loves these posts in addition to the regular essays. The Earth seems to accentuate the out of balance energy humans exude, we have been in a drought, and things seem a little topsy-turvy. The best of everything to you both, enjoy your company!
Thank you for the farm update. I love your comments about Egyptian Walking Onions! I have a page on my vegetable gardening website about this fascinating plant; https://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/growing-egyptian-onions.html Nature is amazing. Also added a new gardening story book for children today. We've got to get all the little guys started with a love for gardening! https://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/garden-story-for-children.html
Thanks for the homestead update. I always enjoy them. Regarding projects like "bargain horse trailers," I found a T-shit that says "I'll Be In The Garage" I am sure to wear in on trips to the hardware store.
I love your homesteading posts. I didn't hear how Cara came out, so that's great! Topaz looks so much like my grade buckskin mare I grew up with even if their breed is different. Same exact face and color. Jerks at my heart.
I got so many cherry tomatoes this year we have tomato salad every night (to die for with Fustinis citrus oregano balsamic, a little onion, maybe a bit of garden peppers, salt and pepper and parmesan or feta). Been living on it. A touch of oil or garlic expressions along with it. I have a tiny garden now, but I get a lot of tomatoes and peppers and cucumbers and hot peppers, herbs, tons of those. I love the fall.
Good luck on the remodel. We've been doing small projects for a few years, but they can be disruptive but worth it.
I love your posts about your farm. I truly don't know how you have all the time to do everything you do! I wonder if I could even do the half of it - But thanks for all you do
Americans are mycophobic. Shame. You are missing out!
I was out taking a walk on a forest-lined road, and I met a woman who was out picking chanterelle mushrooms. We got to talking, and she’s been hunting and gathering since she was a kid, and seems to be a mushroom expert, since she’s not a spring chicken and still alive. She was showing me all sorts of mushrooms growing around there, and maybe we will get together someday and she will give me lessons. But as my herbal medicine teacher said, you can try any mushroom once…
Oh hogwash. I can’t believe an herbalist is discouraging people from learning! There are plenty of easy safe mushrooms to start with, chanterelles being one of them. And learning from an experienced person is the way to go. I learned the basics from my grandparents.. and then whoever. I grew up in a mycophilic culture, and so I was surrounded by who people who knew, wherever I went.
Mycophobia perpetuates itself. But you can be the one who breaks the chain of fear! :-)
Not trying to discourage anyone from learning, just to know what you are doing and use caution.
Of course. But the problem of Americans is too much caution, and not enough courage.
I still remember the time... a friend of mine was heard loudly proclaiming that of course he is up to trying some mushrooms I would make. So I brought some home and scrambled them with eggs and butter. Yum. He slunk off... :-(
Actually didn’t see your post, but from Robert’s pictures there are definitely great area to cultivate mushrooms. A put a link to this as from Midwest I understand the value and wonder of Morels…
https://northspore.com/collections/morel
Morels are easy too. See them in the spring, where most other mushrooms thrive in late summer to fall. They like burned over areas.
I have never tried cultivation.
Just received my copy that I am gifting to my sister! I so enjoy all the content you provide! Thank you Drs. Malone!
Love reading your posts as I grew up on a farm . You and Jill are the best.
Thank you for your delightful essay! Its always a pleasure to catch-up on what's happening on your inimitable homestead.
A bit back noted Spanburger had declared a hay emergency as a result of your drought. Hoping all the rain is creating good pasture. That and hoping it isn’t causing problems with any hay harvesting going on.
Good to hear Cara is doing well now. Valor is a handsome youngster. He warrants a good return and great new home. Hoping for success with Quieta this time. Enjoy your clip showing her jetting away the extra filly they picked up. Ones enough evidently. Your pasture films are terrific. Good pre formal ads, in themselves. Thanks for sharing!
Delightful to hear your plantings and fruit trees are producing well. A couple years ago someone gave you seeds of a fruiting plant projected to take 2 years prior to a crop. You said you planted them out back. Hope one of these times you'll be updating us on them. The onions sound like treasures.
A good horse trailer is a major relief to have available, particularly one customized for its family.
So glad your lives are good. You have surely well earned it and then some! Power to you and all of yours.
I so love hearing about the Farm, garden crops and how you freeze so many things. I didn't think Frozen Basil would work but maybe if you're cooking it, it's fine. High Desert doesn't seem conducive to growing too many things thus far. I have rebuilt my garden into a raised bed fashioned from a plastic water tank. It's open top, about 5' in diameter by 3' high and has a drain. I have 3-6 inch rocks on the bottom, and so far, 18 bags of Miracle Grow soil, some original garden soil, and 11 pounds of coconut coir. No earthworms have shown up, but I doubt any have survived the bare garden during the summer. Since we get freezing temps in winter, I don't know anything that might survive...I will continue researching your book for "tips". Cheers,
I live in MO, and we haven't had such a dry summer. At the Farmers Market, sellers are complaining that their bean plants produce abundant flowers, which never turn into beans. The ducks have stopped laying eggs... too hot for them. Cooler days are coming, so I'll get to enjoy duck eggs soon again. Great reading news from your homestead. Thank you for sharing.
We could have used some of your water here in Oklahoma. This has been one of the driest, if not the driest, summers since I was 17 years old. That’s when I moved here permanently. Its been almost like the desert. Gardens all dried up. My yard man gave my yard a last tip off a month ago, and went to do some remodeling work, but knowing Okla, he’ll have to come back the end of October and give us a final mow. It will probably rain nonstop for a couple of weeks between now and the middle of October.
Love the horses ♥️
No doubt the Super El Nino had something to do with all your rain. We here in the Tucson Sonoran Desert have had a good monsoon season and for the first time in years, an actual fall. The last few years it's been >100 until the third week in October.
I am thinking about a major remodel as well. I think moving out for awhile may be the smartest option. Hope all goes well with yours.
I bought the beautiful book a few weeks ago. I've barely looked at it, because I've been so busy with harvest and winter prep. Reading it is a project for winter.
Thank you for the homestead update. I always enjoy learning about your farm, gardens, and animals.
It's harvest time up here in Maine, too. I have been busy canning and freezing apples, tomatoes, peppers, and green beans. It's a busy time, but the work is satisfying.