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Road trip, sorta

28 Oct 200814 Oct 2008 by Mike (tfb)

Ah, yes, a leisurely autumn drive through the countryside… After the soothing greens of summer, the intense fall colors busting out everywhere never fails to amaze. Pretty as a picture. Still, it took a brief road trip and an extremely … Read the rest

Categories Grow your own Tags Autumn, driving, maple, rhubarb, tomato, trees 10 Comments

Bus stop

16 Oct 20085 Oct 2008 by Mike (tfb)

We drove Toshiko to the bus stop in town this evening. After her two weeks on the farm, trimming garlic, digging sweet potato, slinging veggies at the farmers’ market, she’s heading out again, first to Toronto and then Montreal for … Read the rest

Categories People Tags Autumn, driving, fuel, gas, travel, WWOOF 1 Comment

Measuring peak oil by the can

27 Feb 201316 Jun 2008 by Mike (tfb)

This tiny farm’s entire direct connection with the world of oil is simple: six red, 20-liter gas cans, three for gasoline, three for diesel. It’s a really stark way to watch spiralling gas prices and the so far bubbling-under peak … Read the rest

Categories Planning, Tools Tags driving, fuel, gas, Spring, storage, travel 5 Comments

2022 right now...

Late June: Fresh veggies have arrived. Lots of different greens are ready to go. Snap peas, green onions and beets starting to size up. LOTS of rain and fairly cool weather for the last couple of weeks. The grass and other plants around the garden perimeter grew so fast, it overwhelmed the electric fence keeping the deer out. And at least one deer took advantage. The grass has been cut, and the deer are once again at bay. Weather-wise, we've moved from rain to humid heat. For the full story, you can start back in January.

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