First day of fall Sept 22, 2012
We took a quick trip out to the farm on this the first day of fall. And what a glorious day it is…sunny, cool and clear with a nice breeze. After a few chores and visits with the neighbors, Jordan,...
View ArticleOur newest farm-hand
This weekend we met the newest member of our team – Jett. Reactions were mixed: humans were outwardly praising his cuteness while beasts were a little wary. In the end, all was contentment. Welcome...
View ArticleFirst Annual Harvest Festivus
It was a fun gathering of friends and family on a gorgeous Saturday to partake of chili dogs, some delicious sides, delectable desserts, games and pumpkin picking. It was fantastic. Many thanks to all...
View ArticleUp up and away
I just heard that our new kite strings have arrived. Sure, they are like spun gold, but there’s no point having stunt kites if ya cain’t fly ‘em! ‘Sides, Jordan and I were recently inspired by a You...
View ArticleStar struck
What fun is it to wait for a birthday or holiday gift that you could use now? No fun. That’s what. And that is why Jordan got his gift a bit early (well, so I could play with it, too, of course). We...
View ArticleThanks for giving
Well, it is true that I am a bit late, but we were all grateful to gather last week for the Thanksgiving holiday to enjoy beautiful weather, great food and fun company. Many thanks to mom and dad for...
View ArticleJoe’s Trees
Tis the season. At least we are working on getting into the spirit of things. We had a great weekend at Joe’s Trees, hiking through the beautiful selections and finally choosing the perfect Christmas...
View Article2013 Season’s first winter wonderland
Early release from work and late back the next day, we experienced our new year’s first winter weather. Getting to the farm was more of an adventure than desired (4 hour park and wait on I81 with my...
View ArticleFebruary?
What an absolutely lovely day…we just had to take a trip to the farm to enjoy this burst of sunshine and slightly milder temperatures. We got a few chores done as well as some visiting with the...
View ArticleFebruary harvests
The potatoes we dug up today will be given to friends, family and Share the Spare. We just started harvesting from our last 50′ potato row. These potatoes look nice, larger in size. Sadly, the carrots...
View ArticlePTHF garden warriors!
It was an all out attack this passed weekend…issued on all fronts by our Pear Tree Hill Farm garden warriors. The foe? Weeds – both existing and yet to emerge. After some hotdogs and hamburgers (I was...
View ArticleSunshine!
It is just nice to report that we are having some sunshine. Once I grab some lunch…I am heading outside to enjoy it. Hope y’all are able to do the same! Filed under: Nature Tagged: Fun, Nature,...
View ArticleHappy Easter
Though Sunday was a little foggy and damp, we still enjoyed an Easter celebration at the homestead by conducting our annual Wonder Dog Easter Egg Hunt. It was another smashing success! Filed under:...
View ArticleWednesday workings
It seems strange to write this update about taking advantage of a beautiful, sun-filled Wednesday evening when at this very moment, there is white-out, snowy Bleaksburg conditions underway. What a...
View ArticleDoggie play on a spring day
Hard to believe we planted seeds yesterday. Here is a reminder that it IS, in fact, spring. My favorite tray – Blues cabbage. It is so lush. Tomato sprouts Filed under: Home Tagged: Fun, Seasons,...
View ArticleAnother good dog day
Again, the photo says it all. The glorious weather led to a pretty good dog day (and two exhausted pups who crashed in a rare snuggle). Filed under: Farm Tagged: Fun, great day, play, Wonder Dogs
View ArticlePatience rewarded
Here is the reward for being patient and following the low and slow smoker rule. Here are two pans of luscious pulled pork BBQ smoked with cherry wood. Filed under: Food Tagged: Deliciousness, eats,...
View ArticleTurtle treasure
Just happened to look down and spy this little guy in the grass. Precious. I walked him closer to our neighbor’s pond (and farther away from the four-legged lunatics). Cute. Good luck, little turtle....
View ArticleWonder dogs
Here are some photos of the wonder dogs, just for fun, cuz they know fun. Cheers. Filed under: Family, Farm Tagged: Fun, play, Wonder Dogs
View ArticleSome random farm pictures
Just to catch up on a couple of weeks worth of random farm pictures. Nothing fancy. Just happenings and goings on or cool things or just becauses… here it goes. Where’s Waldo A little (actually a...
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