September comes with the peak of fig, grapes, apples, cornelius cherries and end of plums. The fall pears, jujube dates, quince, pomegranates, walnuts, chestnuts and persimmons are just starting to ripen plus we have a few lemons, oranges and mandarins that will be ready next month. We've spent the last three days hand picking grapes, crushing and removing the stems and managed to collect 400 liters of grapes (another 200 liters started) brewing up some mushti (sparkling grap

A question that I often answer with a resounding, yes! I can see the appeal for the city dwellers... socialization, shopping at your doorstop and a variety of events. But what they miss is the peaceful serenity of a pollution free morning of coffee on the front porch overlooking the vineyard with the melody of the birds and chickens. Spring offers a variety of florals and unique aromas. Plus the lambs baaing from the neighbors adds to the rebirth of the season. We love walkin

March came with warm temps and loads of sunshine but also some very curious pigs. Let me set the scene. We were busy weeding the garden until about dusk and I went to feed and let in our pigs. And they were not snorting impatiently at the gate. I called for them and nothing, no pigs. I hollered at Art and after zero signs of them after searching the woods, hillside, fields, and door knocking on the homesteads nearby. We went to bed without the pigs tucked safely inside their

We've taken this month to evaluate what's working, needs work or can go. Three major things that made the list is the Orchard Guard Tower, pomegranate orchard and the old pear trees. We've had many conversation about where and how we would be build another cabin on the property. We love hosting and could see some potential of one additional cabin on property. Orchard Guard Tower The problem is where in the garden/vineyard could we place it. An ongoing discussion but the needs

Much of March has been wet and cloudy, but we've had a few sunny days. We managed to work and till the garden. We planted two rows of...