My first act as a gardener involved murder. Thirteen years ago, Brian and I purchased our first home in Benson, one month before having our first son. It was torture moving into our very own place, and being so hugely pregnant, I was unable to take part in any renovations. I had never had a [...]
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Reformed Peony Killer
Posted by blacksheepfarms on May 6, 2012
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2012/05/06/reformed-peony-killer/
Black Sheep Farms Plant Sale
When we started Black Sheep Farms, Kelly and I wanted to share our love of growing food and flowers with our community. After all, we were lucky enough to have family and friends who passed along their wisdom and advice to help us get started. Many times, people ask us for tips about how to [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on April 7, 2012
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2012/04/07/black-sheep-farms-plant-sale/
Signs of Spring
No matter how mild or severe the winter, we always look forward to Spring. It’s a time of anticipation. We’re on the edge of enormous change, but we have to temper our excitement with the pace of Nature. Things happen when they happen, and no human can urge them along. Weeks ago, we planted seeds [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on March 10, 2012
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2012/03/10/signs-of-spring/
Hope for the Future
If you need hope for the future, start a garden. The acts of selecting seeds, planting them, watering the sprouts, nurturing the plants, and enjoying the fruits, flowers, and foliage are manifestations of hope for the future. Until the last, all of your effort is channeled into something that will happen in the future. Dreams [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on February 7, 2012
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2012/02/07/hope-for-the-future/
I Love Soil
My friend, Dan, shared an essay by his son. I loved reading it, and I wanted to share it with you. -Brian I ♥ Soil Soil, how could I Have forgotten you? You help with the harvest, And feed the animals too. Your rich nutrients Help me grow my crops, So I can feed my [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on December 15, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/12/15/i-love-soil/
Bad Jr.
Not many of our animals have names. Sure, we have named the dogs and cats, but the food animals are a different story. Even at the beginning of our farm adventure, we knew that these animals weren’t pets. That’s an important distinction. We still care for these creatures and respect them for who they are, [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on December 3, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/12/03/bad-jr/
Preparing for Beauty
Kelly and I have farmed on this land since 2008, so we have completed four growing seasons. We’ve worked hard, cried, gazed at the skies and the dirt, reveled in the first taste of every vegetable and fruit we’ve planted, and dreamed of the future. That may be my favorite part. Dreaming. Farming is full [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on November 15, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/11/15/preparing-for-beauty/
Chicken Class
Have you been dreaming of adding a few chickens to your family? Learn how to raise some feathery friends in the city. Join us on Saturday, November 12th for Chicken Academy. We will show you how to buy chickens, provide care and feed, prevent predators, and deal with city permits and neighbors. The price is [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on November 2, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/11/02/chicken-class/
Beating the heat
Who am I kidding? No one is beating the heat these days. We’re all just trying our best to wait it out until we see a break. Here in Nebraska, we’ve seen higher than average temperatures for several weeks now. Not to mention unbearable humidity! So far, the farmers around here look a bit more [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on August 1, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/08/01/beating-the-heat/
Entering peak season
Life on the farm is about as busy as it can get these days. The early spring crops are being harvested and the rows are being cleared to make room for new seeds. The summer crops are growing like crazy. Work here is a flurry of weeding, composting, planting, harvesting, canning, and more weeding! On [...]
Posted by blacksheepfarms on July 11, 2011
http://blacksheepfarms.com/2011/07/11/entering-peak-season/
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