This year, 2020 has been like no other.
We have operated with a mindset of modern homesteading for a number of years. For us, modern homesteading means to practice as many of the skills of our ancestors as possible while still using modern conveniences.
For example, even though most of the bread we eat is made right here at home, often it is a bread machine doing the work.
Through this pandemic, others are beginning to embrace these same skills. We support their efforts. Their new skills however are impacting our practice of self-sufficiency. There have been waves of flour shortages, yeast shortages, and now it is canning lids and freezer bags.
Now we are reaching into our skill of flexibility and finding work arounds.
In this episode you will also hear us discuss the benefits of our Gert’s Garden Turmeric balm. This is a story of personal experience with this product. If you would like to get your own, you can order online or request when you visit the farm on Fridays.
Gert’s Garden Balm
Thanks for listening.
Until next time…
Donna, Julia and the Felines
Even when we don’t think we are making progress, when we look back on the week, we realize there are many things we actually accomplished.
From tomatoes, to carrots, to sweet corn, we continue to harvest and process food. Any excess is available at the farmstand in the corn crib. We will be open September 11 and September 18, 2020 from 10:00 to 2:00. Check out the online Mercantile to pre-order scones.
Mark your calendars for October 10, 2020 for our 3rd annual Fall Festival at the Farm. The Luna Halos will play, we will have additional vendors and a safe, socially distanced experience.
Until next time….
See ya,
Donna, Julia and the Felines
Sometimes things come along in life that make you think.
Think about life. And priorities.
This past week was one of those times for us. Losing a family member is never easy and when it happens suddenly, well, it makes you think more about how you spend your own days.
In this episode we talk a bit about that and how we are applying lessons to our business.
Thank you everyone who sent messages of support and offers of help.
Until next time,
Donna, Julia and the Felines
P.S. We still hope to move forward with the Fall Festival on October 10, 2020 with safety in mind. If you have ideas or suggestions, please send those along.
So many great things are happening at Five Feline Farm. Our growth in the business is amazing and we have all of our wonderful customers to thank.
Along with this growth however, comes the need to find balance. On this podcast we will talk about some of the ways we are working to streamline how we do business and still meet the needs of our customers.
And now the links to everything we promised.
Gert’s Garden 2 Go requests
Why Does My Tomato Look Wonky?
The Flavor of Butter Can Change By Season
Click on the link below for our Medium Publication: Terroir Life.
View at Medium.com
Until next time,
Donna, Julia and the Felines
P.S. Remember we will be responding to messages Tuesday through Saturday around 8:00 AM and 4:00PM.
