This winter has been different but not bad for plants here in the Sacramento region. We’ve had 6 atmospheric river […]
A new experience – mycology. Growing some Blue Oyster mushrooms from a kit by Cascadia Mushrooms. February/March 2025.
I have been reading so many agricultural/permaculture/no-till/husbandry/gardening books and articles since Matt and Jenny bought their land. So many. Some […]
Medium Brown Dog Farm continues to develop. February 2025.
Well….we still do not have the permit to start building our ADU. We are so off the timeline now that […]
Spending time with friends. February 2025.
We’ve been pretty much isolating for 3+ months to protect Jenny and Gabe. We’ve seen him and cared for him […]
The garden hangs on through FOUR Atmospheric River Storms. February 2025.
I just saw that this area has received 14 inches of rain, in just 4 storms the last month and […]
Sourdough Focaccia with Rosemary Garlic Seasoning. February 2025.
This is another relatively easy to make, overnight bulk rise bread. My sourdough starter is very ripe and gives an […]
The home garden in Shingle Springs. Winter! January 2025.
The weather has continued to be “weird” around here. We got two atmospheric river storms in December and January, followed […]
The permanent garden construction and Tower Garden at Medium Brown Dog. January 2025.
This is a large space that had a lot of work to do just to get it ready. The plan […]
The love of a dog- RIP Max. December 6 2024.
I grew up with lots of animals around- quite a variety and sometimes quite few. But other than reptiles, it […]
Transitioning to the winter garden here in Shingle Springs. November 2024.
Since we will be here until late spring (at least), I decided to put in my winter garden! I did […]