You give yourself to all the things you do:Washing the dishes and feeding our son;I lack no gain, and my heart trusts in you;Your strong-willed hands work and plow under sun. The dawn moon still shines when early you rise,In strength you are dressed, arms ready to serve;From the field and the vine food you… Continue reading Venereal Tinuviel: Proverbs 31
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Cowboy Up: The Rodeo Work Ethic
It was a cold night, and the pipes froze in your trailer. No coffee, no toilet. Even though you’re making 19,000-step days and working long before the sun rises and long after it sets, you still claw your way out of your bunk, walk through the sub-freezing temps, and hit the gym. Even though you… Continue reading Cowboy Up: The Rodeo Work Ethic
To the One Who Conquers
© Dario Bajurin/stock.adobe.com, and liberated from https://www.britannica.com/place/Pergamum To conquer:1: to gain or acquire by force of arms: subjugate (ex. conquer territory)2: to overcome by force of arms: vanquish (ex. conquered the enemy)3: to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition (ex. conquered the mountain)4: to overcome by mental or moral power: surmount… Continue reading To the One Who Conquers
So what happened to the business?
Nothing, and that’s the trouble of it. I learned—or relearned—several things about myself through trying to create a small business. First, I learned that I don’t think like an entrepreneur, and I don’t really want to. Second, I learned that I may not have the talent, personality, or strengths needed to be a natural at… Continue reading So what happened to the business?
Get Yo Harvest On: Fall Garden Planning, Part 1
What do I plant and when? This is the biggest obstacle for most people just getting into gardening. Maybe they've gone to the big box store and bought a tomato plant, put it in the ground, and then it didn't produce anything before it died. It is easy to feel defeated and convince yourself you… Continue reading Get Yo Harvest On: Fall Garden Planning, Part 1
When to nuke your garden
San Antonio has two growing seasons with some overlap in winter: Mid-March to July, and August to Mid-Nov. July is mostly a break because it's just too dang hot to have germinated seedlings try and survive into viable plants. This is when most farmers and gardeners in this area take a break. For now, let… Continue reading When to nuke your garden
What’s Growing: Updates on lettuce
A lot of time has passed since we last updated what was growing. Our backyard is a test garden, where we try out different seeds and varieties, as well as various methods for farming. This is where we fail forward, learning what works and doesn't work at any given time. Sometimes that is intentional, and… Continue reading What’s Growing: Updates on lettuce
Grow Your Own Food: Backyard Pantries
Whether it is a small patio that holds your grill, a large expanse of turf for playing catch, or a landscaped garden to enjoy just being outside, backyards are excellent resources for family. They are also under-utilized resources for food production. If you have some sunlight, access to water, and a small amount of space,… Continue reading Grow Your Own Food: Backyard Pantries
Five Seed Companies In Your Region That Are Worth Your Time
In our previous Black Thumb post, we talked about why you should buy seeds from the same places commercial growers buy them: actual seed companies. At first I was probably like most everyone else: I bought what I saw at the garden center section of my nearest big box retail store. I didn't know the… Continue reading Five Seed Companies In Your Region That Are Worth Your Time
What’s Growing: Sauerkraut and Pickles
On Friday (02/15/2019) after a post-Valentines Day date with Amanda, I sowed two new crops I haven't tried before, Minuet Chinese Cabbages and Green Onions. The Minuet is a Napa type of cabbage, and we bought it to make some live-cultured sauerkraut. Transplanting is recommended, but we do not yet have our seed starting… Continue reading What’s Growing: Sauerkraut and Pickles
Awake! Put on strength! 