Farm Life

Brrrrrr.  I know we Californians are wimps, but it is really cold.  We have been feeding all the livestock a little extra each night to help keep them warm.  Our area is pretty much snow-free EXCEPT for Saturday.  The hills were covered with a light dusting of the pretty white stuff (if you aren't a farmer).  We were fortunate that the snow didn't fall on The Farm, but Sunday morning's temperature was 21 degrees.  We checked on the 18 THOUSAND baby vegetable plants we put in the ground the past week.  Even with all the cold, they were happy and healthy.  We will have broccoli, cauliflower, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, iceberg lettuce, 3 different varieties of cabbage  and onions this season.  Lots of artichokes plants that will yield a great crop next year.

Things have been busy around here this past week - lots of planning meetings along with the everyday chores.  I have found that I am really ready to sleep at bedtime - very tired and very happy.  Farm life is the best.  There is something about the animals and the ground and birds and nature.

Ben and Angel have been busy.  They patrol the fences all night long, barking and keeping varmints at bay.  They go to sleep at dawn and get ready for the next night of work.  They are the best watch dogs.  Many of their breed are raised with the animals they are guarding and left 24/7 in the field and do not interact with humans.  Because we will have visitors to the farm, we have raised them to be social.  This doesn't stop their natural instinct to protect.  Of course, they are cuddly too (except for the slight skunk smell).

Have a great week and I will update you again soon!

-Kathy