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Wildflowers

May 11, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 1 Comment

Since the start of advent, I’ve been walking every evening with my neighbor Rita. I usually walked anyways with the dogs, but she started to join me as part of her Lenten promises to get out everyday. It has been a real joy to walk and visit with her and to have that time out … Continue reading Wildflowers

Nature Journaling with Phenology Wheels

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 5 Comments

Almost a year ago now, I was perusing Instagram when I came upon a photograph of a phenology wheel. It was so beautiful and drew me in instantly. I knew this was something I had to try! So what is a phenology wheel?Here's my first ever wheel, June 2019. The basic idea is that you … Continue reading Nature Journaling with Phenology Wheels

Berry Garden in Late Spring

May 3, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 4 Comments

This spot between our garage and workshop was the original veggie garden when we moved in. Two years ago I switched it over to a perennial garden, with mostly berries and asparagus and a spot for overwintering garlic. It has really greened you in the last few weeks! Let me tell you about what’s growing. … Continue reading Berry Garden in Late Spring

The Herb Garden Comes Back to Life

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 3 Comments

I always say that the best part of our home is the fact that Frank and Rita live across the street. It has been a blessing in so many ways to move into their old home here on 222. Before they built their new house across the street, they lived and raised a family for … Continue reading The Herb Garden Comes Back to Life

Duckling Adoption

April 28, 2020April 27, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 7 Comments

There have been so many stories in the news about how many pets have been adopted now that everyone is at home. The media worry: what will happen to all these dogs once people are back to work? Will the shelters be overwhelmed with people trying to return pets? Well we’ve anticipated the same issue … Continue reading Duckling Adoption

Fermented Sodas Galore plus a Tepache Update

April 27, 2020April 26, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

After three days of fermenting, my tepache was very bubbly. It’s amazing that all of that came from naturally occurring yeast! So I decided it was time to strain and bottle it. I set a strainer over a pot and poured the liquid through it. I had to try it, of course. Whew! Was it … Continue reading Fermented Sodas Galore plus a Tepache Update

Looks Like We’re Growing Again

April 26, 2020April 24, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

Back in midwinter I did my usual inventory of leftover seeds, garden planning and ordering of new seeds. I had a bunch of seeds that were 3-4 years old so I wanted to check their viability. To do this, I moistened some paper towels and laid out about 5-10 of each pack, folded the towels … Continue reading Looks Like We’re Growing Again

Nesting Duck Mamma Inspires a Walk Down Memory Lane

April 24, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 3 Comments

When I was out looking for duck eggs around the pond a few days ago, I spied this lady tucked under a honeysuckle bush. She’s pulled hay off the nearby compost pile, made a nest there and appears to be sitting on it. How exciting would it be if she hatches some babies??! We’ve only … Continue reading Nesting Duck Mamma Inspires a Walk Down Memory Lane

A New Generation of Chicks Arrive at the Farm

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 4 Comments

Last summer we parted ways with the majority of our flock, keeping just enough birds for our family and a few occasional customers here at the farm. That has been the perfect decision for our family. We are back to enjoying interacting with our birds as more of a hobby without the stress of washing … Continue reading A New Generation of Chicks Arrive at the Farm

Tepache: a Fermented Pineapple Drink

April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here to share with you. Boy hasn’t life gone a little crazy in the last couple months?! My neighbor Lisa sent me a video a couple days ago that got me inspired to try a new fermenting project. I wanted to share it with you because it … Continue reading Tepache: a Fermented Pineapple Drink

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