https://vimeo.com/936378724/4f547ebd1f?share=copy Gerhard Grasser, Agrisolutions, joins Helen and Hugo in this important discussion sharing his practical insights regarding composting. Gerhard was instrumental in bringing Dr. Elaine...

 Thursday morning cup of hot tea here as I listen to thunder rumble in the distance. Rain is forecasted for the next 2 days so I will put the garden away and concentrate on some housework and cooking. Thought I would share some more pictures of the gardens. The gooseberries above are swelling now and all the 8 bushes have berries on them now. Yesterday I got all my broccoli and cabbage plants in the boxes. They were the perfect size and ready for their permanent homes in the garden. Planting them right before rain will allow them to acclimate for the next two raiy days and not even wilt. Also got some romaine plants in...

Short on Foresight, Long on Hindsightby Pat Stovall of Marysville, MIFred, his wife Ann and their seven children, all city born and raised, moved to a small farm in Hillsdale, MI. Among other things like his kids and vegetables, Fred decided to raise cattle. Having little start-up money and even less cattle raising know-how, he went to an auction and bought two very young calves for seven dollars each. Smug over his great bargain, he made a pen for the calves in the barn. It was the beginning of winter and the nights were getting cold. Soon one of the calves sickened and died. He convinced Ann that in order to save the other scrawny...