Emandal

According to the tree rings, these mighty firs started growing up in our camp area after the Gold Rush, but before Ulysses S. Grant became President...   Unfortunately, drought and insects continue to undermine their sustained growth, and each year we need to take a few down.  Early December, one near Cabin 8 (Butterfly) and one between Cabins 15-16 (Crossroads) and New Moon succumbed to the chainsaw, taking a few Madrones with them.  Even Rubee, in the field past the chicken house, reacted to ... [Continue Reading]

After many too many weeks, I'm finally uploading this wonderful composition from Greg Gaylord that I promised in our previous post.  Somehow, technology stymies me at times, and blocks my ability to complete what for most folks, especially those without grey hair, and under a certain age, is done with the quick adeptness of fingers on tiny letters.... Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jflUZYReCAY Definitely FALL on the farm.  We've weathered killing frost (summer garden is ... [Continue Reading]

Late last June, Michelle wrote,  "We are starting to harvest some wonderful veggies (WooHoo!) Among them is our first red tomato of the season!! Staff got to sample it and were very impressed!" For some reason (could it be that everyone was busy?!.!.!), we didn't send out our post... and now, early September, thousands more have been harvested, eaten, canned and dried..... Each week since early July, families have made pickles, too..... optimally, to be opened and consumed on ... [Continue Reading]