Lots Going On, Despite Winter Weather!
Someone at last Thursday’s dinner asked me if we who live here in this three-house village eat together other than […]
Urban Farm
Almost Mid-January, 2023: Cleaning/Organizing, Greenhouse and Basement — and more!
Oh my. I know. It sounds boring. But actually, it’s therapeutic, and fun. In the dead of winter, during last
2023: Feeling Our Way into the New Year
This past Thursday, we returned to our long-standing weekly Thursday evening Community Dinners, BUT: During our “circle-up” time, just before
Seed Saving Victory! Plus Cleaning, Sharpening, Oiling Tools
For the very first time in 12 years, we actually managed to save seeds from everything we planted this past
State of the Village, End of 2022
This past year, 2022, has felt like one looooong holding period. Which forced me to choose: either I could be
WORK PARTY OPS: Organize, Re-Organize, Plan to Organize . . .
During yesterday’s work party (we’ve rescheduled from Friday to Saturday, so that Marita’s 14-year-old son can be here to join
Beaver(s?) in Bloomington
I was going to feature a bunch of photos that I took this rainy morning, while carefully slogging through water-soaked
Early November, 2022: Weekly Rhythm, plus Halloween and a Kids’ Garden Plot
The weekly rhythm here is pretty simple, consisting of two regular types of group endeavors. First, we meet for work
October’s end . . .
We’ve moved inside for our Community Dinners these past several weeks. Likely to remain here until some time in May
October 23, 2022: Garden Work Continues
Putting beds to bed takes time. We started the work awhile ago, and in last week’s post I described the
October 16, 2022: AUTUMN’S ALCHEMY: Plant, Animal, Human
Remember this photo of corn and beans? Well, here’s what that garden bed looks like now . . . (it’s