Getting ready for a new year for the farm

 I don't know about you, but I have a lot I want to do this coming year, and I already feel like I am already behind while pushing things to the side to deal with the here and now.  So much to do, so many lists, what to do 1st, what to make a priority.  

Hopefully, as the new year draws nearer, I can put all my ducks in a row.  Especially with it getting back down into the teens for temps.  Here's to protection over the animals and good prepping for spring so next winter we have them all nice and cozy.

This year we plan on putting a new building up to house all the birds, any nests and room for tiny newbies.  Also, it will house a small greenhouse and guest rooms area.  We know where we are putting it and plan to break ground and pour footings as soon as we can in the spring.  Right now, we have 4 bird areas, it will be nice to have central feeding and watering for everybody along with the swimming pools.

Another plan is to revive my garden, which is 40x80 ft.  We have tons of seeds we've harvested and will be purchasing some heirloom seeds soon from some of our favorite places.  Make sure we have plenty of fruits and veggies from the ground, while deciding where to finally plant our fruit and nut trees so we can add to the berry patch too.  We only have blackberry canes, mulberry and black walnut trees.  Looking forward to a bigger variety to add, along with adding a sizable herb garden.  

Annie's Heirloom Seeds 

Baker Creek Seeds

If I can swing it, as soon as it's a little warmer, I will finally make my firepit.  Been waiting on others to do it for me, going to just put it on my project list now and do it.  The compost pile and rose/lilac area will need sprucing up as well.  If I could do another super big project I'd get started on the in-ground greenhouse, but we will see how fast that one gets started with everything else in the plans.

Right now, I am researching a few things to help our little piece of land to pay for itself.  I'm sure I will be back soon to talk more about where we are headed.  Have a fabulous start to your week.

Thanks again for joining our journey,

Gretchen