October has come and gone in what seems like a flash! The chillier days and longer nights have been such a welcome respite after an incredibly busy September. We’ve felt so blessed to be able to put the garden to bed after another abundant season. But first things first, we had some harvesting and processing to …
Any kindergartener can name the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter. But let’s be real, sometimes it feels like there really are just two: winter, and bugs. Every year throughout March and April, my winter-weary soul wants nothing more than for warmer days to arrive. Then they finally, blessedly arrive, and… boom. So does black fly …
As you may know, this month Vermont experienced a “thousand year flood” that left many of our communities literally underwater. Up at Sky Meadow, we and the animals are safe and the land was spared the worst. Our hearts are broken for our neighbors who have experienced catastrophic damage from these floods. We know the power …
We have some extra special garden crops at Sky Meadow this year, in partnership with the Abenaki Land Link program. Now in its third year, this is a joint project of the Nulhegan band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. The program connects volunteer growers from around the state with …
June is of my absolute favorite times of year at Sky Meadow. The lupine and cornflowers bloom, the nettle is at its peak for cooking, and the weather is finally feeling summery, but still mild. This June has been a rather rainy one, which has been a blessing after last year’s much drier growing season. In …
It feels like I only just wrote a reflection on the darkest night of winter and yet, now Summer Solstice is already here! Since ancient times, humans have been drawn to these astrological moments. Not only as ways of marking time and the seasons, but as moments of spiritual significance. As the longest day and shortest …
This spring we’ve got some sweet new additions to Sky Meadow — baby chicks! One of our hens is currently raising four little babies, and we are in love. A few of our hens regularly go “broody” — that is, triggered by seasonal hormonal shifts to want to raise chicks. Normally when this happens, I don’t …
There are so many ways to enjoy summer in Vermont! If you’ve been browsing Vermont vacation rentals, consider visiting the Northeast Kingdom! It’s such a unique part of the state, full of wonderful things to see and do. If you’re planning to spend some time in the region, here are some of our personal recommendations for …
At long last, spring is here in the Northeast Kingdom! Our May garden update comes after a month full of of activity. Between getting the garden tilled, composted and planted; pruning many shrubs and trees; tending all the starters and greenhouse; bringing in some new furniture and decor; and many other miscellaneous projects, we’ve been pretty …
Sourdough is one of those things that seems to have about as many methods as there are people who make it. And when you’re just starting out, the sheer volume of information online can be overwhelming. Although I have utmost admiration for those who are super precise with their sourdough technique…. that’s not something I realistically …
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