Shepherding on the 4th of July
The explosions ruptured the evening calm as the flashes lit up the sky. The sheep tensed, but the thunderous assault was too much for Gastric. The goat bolted, his eyes dilated, his ears pinned back, the hair on his back bristled. Before Heidi could reach him, he...
The Phantom Oasis – A Tale from the Farm
The Thing closed in quickly. It was tall and wide, its expanse nearly the width of their paddock. As it glided over the pastures, a black membrane on its top and sides billowed in the wind. If it weren't for its four great legs, the sheep would have thought it to be a...
Grow Mushrooms at Home in 10 Easy Steps
Have you been wanting to grow mushrooms but didn't know where to start? In this post, I'll show you a simple way to experience the joy of mushroom cultivation using a free ingredient found in almost every American household -- spent coffee grounds! That's right....