How to Catch a Swarm of Bees
Having our own bees is so convenient. I love not buying honey anymore and enjoying the benefits of homegrown honey. One easy way to add to or even get started with bees is to catch a swarm. It is easier than you think!
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Decks the Jersey Bull is Almost 3 Months Old!
It is hard to believe that almost 3 months has passed since Decks was born. He is growing so fast and grazes for himself! Like weeds, cows seem to grow right before your eyes!
EIFS Window Trim for the Finishing Touch
EIFS window trim has certainly added the finishing touch to the exterior of our house! The brown trim accents the windows and I love the look of it with the red roof and yellow sides!
Preparing for Vineyard Expansion
Working on the house is not the only thing happening during the warm weather. We are getting ready to expand the vineyard this spring by adding 5 more acres of grapes!
Glass Block Windows – The House is Dried In!
The glass block windows around the top of the cupola are now in and the house is officially dried in! That means that no rain can get in and progress is being made.
EIFS Topcoat
It is time to turn our multiple shades of grey house into a beeeeuuuuutiful yellow color – one shade of yellow all over the house! Yep, it’s time to apply the EIFS topcoat and I can’t wait to show you the difference!
Applying EIFS on ICF Blocks
Progress is being made on the house once again! No longer will we live in a multi-colored house. We are one step closer to finishing the outside stucco and having a beeeeuuutiful house!
Making Wine at Home
Making wine at home can be done with very little equipment. We use a crusher/destemmer and a bladder press. Both pieces of equipment were purchased from wineries that buy our grapes.
Making Wine – Crushing Grapes
Well, harvest is over but there are always grapes left to glean! Because of the way our vine rows are set up, the last vine…
Cows Love Watermelon and Pumpkin!
Our cows love, love, love watermelon and pumpkin and we love, love, love FREE food! If you have never seen a cow with its head buried in a watermelon or pumpkin, have I got a treat for you!