Sheeps and Peeps Farm – Page 85 – She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. ~ Proverbs 31:13

Kraut

October 14, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps1 Comment

All the variables (ripe cabbage, moon sign, available time) came together over the weekend for sauerkraut making:

There was a lot of shredding

salting and stomping

and stomping…

And more stomping….It takes a lot to bring up the brine on the over 100 pounds of cabbage!

The crocks were covered and will be watched closely for a few weeks until the kraut is ready to be put into jars for sealing.

Yum!

Sunday Muse

October 10, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

“Hello, sun in my face.

Hello you who made the morning
and spread it over the fields…
Watch now,
how I start the day
in happiness, in kindness.”

— Mary Oliver

{this moment}

October 8, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps6 Comments

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo – no words – capturing a single moment from the week.
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

The Light of Autumn Evenings

October 7, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps4 Comments

The bright, yet softly diffused, autumn light at sunset is making the transition to this season before winter much more pleasant. We are still adjusting to the chill in the air and the rain, but we are feeling blessed as we have prayed for this rain for about six weeks. The gardens are winding down, but apple picking is going strong. We are preparing for the Shearing of the Lambs and the Turning in of the Rams, the two pivotal autumn activities here on the farm that are conducted with much fanfare and excitement.

Fall Mornings

October 5, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps1 Comment

Cool nights… foggy mornings… autumn sunshine…
even the lambs seem to recognize that these combine for perfect photo ops

Exhibits at the Buckwheat Festival

October 3, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

One of our favorite things to do at the Buckwheat Festival is go through the Exhibit Hall. There are wonderful entries from all ages from all over the county. Everything from eggs and canned goods,

needlework of all kinds, including quilts… old and new

prize-winning hay

all kinds and sizes of vegetables… from very tiny cucumbers

to giant pumpkins

and I think this year’s family favorite is this very imaginative coach and horse made from fruits and vegetables… so clever!

Buckwheat Festival Scenes

October 2, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

We love watching all the Judging of the animals and the Showmanship Contests. Goats, swine, sheep and cows, we love watching them all. This year’s judge seemed tireless, as he spent a lot of time with each entry, explaining why he placed them as he did. Lena did not place as well as she would have liked. It is not easy to explain to a young lady that many times life’s lessons are all about the journey and not at all about the prize.

{this moment}

September 30, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps1 Comment

{this moment}
A Friday ritual.
A single photo – no words – capturing a single moment from the week.
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

Traffic Stopping Sight on the Fox Road

September 29, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps4 Comments

Our neighbors on the Fox Road have been busy growing their prize-winning giant pumpkins again this summer. This week you can see them in all their glory, right from the road. Don’t know what it is that is so fascinating about a giagantic squash, but we are right there gawking… almost going into the ditch… everytime we drive by!

Lena’s 4-H Market Lambs

September 28, 2010July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

Rosemary and Ginger are getting all spiffed up for their trip to the Buckwheat Festival. On Sunday, they were sheared, then bathed and then slick-sheared. They will go to the BWF tonight, and Lena will show them Wednesday afternoon. Wish her luck!