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There are loads of farmers who don't believe that. I find it baffling because if you grow ANYTHING, you have to see how the climate is changing. I still have veggies coming in and it's October. It's now impossible to grow broccoli here. Even the kind that's less likely to bolt, absolutely...

Oh, wow, it hasn't slowed down for me. I'm not ordering medical supplies or anything that's pandemic-y, so maybe that's why. It wouldn't be worth the high fee if I couldn't get things quickly. Hopefully it picks back up for you soon. If not, go for the free shipping credits and buy some cool...

The shop is usually busy on Saturdays, so I always work then. On Sundays, I do a lot of cleaning in the shop and I prepare the shop and make new flower arrangements for Monday and Tuesday. I'm grateful for the influx of money during these chaotic times, so I'm not about to complain that I have...

It kind of looks like the base was a trampoline. My chickens would be jealous too. I painted mine so that it looks nice, but that's about as far as my creativity goes. I wonder if those green lights would help keep some predators away?

Herbs, onions, garlic, spinach, kale, greens, small things like that grow well in a cold frame. You obviously wouldn't try anything that needs a ton of space.

I'll try that sometime. Goodness knows we have enough leaves around here to use. My compost bins are overrun with brown matter at the moment. I have three little balls that have holes that dispense treats that I throw to the chickens sometimes. It's a hoot to watch them chase the balls and...

The mail service has slowed down by about three days here. Nothing as drastic as yours, but it still makes a noticeable difference. Do you use Amazon Prime? I haven't noticed a change with Prime shipping, but maybe I've been lucky. Then again, i don't live far from one of their distribution...

I thought two roosters would fight to the death, no matter what. It was RichZ who set me straight. I understand why you made that mistake when they were molting. Some chickens look pretty rough during that time.

You can get some great deals on power tools around Father's Day. I've picked up heavy-duty power saws and tree trimmers during that time. ATVs often go on sale then too.

I thought intensive farming was growing as much as possible in the smallest area possible. It's all about maximizing yield and using chemicals to get there if necessary. Extensive farming is just the opposite. You can intensively farm livestock. That's where factory farms come in. I think...

Play statues. Turn on some upbeat music and let the kids dance. Once you turn it off, the kids must stop dancing immediately. Whoever stops last has to sit down and the game continues until there's a winner.

Any tips for keeping these buggers out of the house? I've never had this problem before, but they're seriously invading the house. They hang on my orchids an awful lot.

I'm growing most of the flowers you listed except for sunflowers. Do you think they're pretty easy to grow? I haven't tried them yet because they have a huge seed head and it doesn't seem like the seeds develop at the same time. I'm also growing zinnias, celosia, and a few other flowers.

My take on it is that it usually involves studying your land to determine what will best grow there because you are going to work with those conditions rather than fighting them. Then planting non-GMO seeds of cultivars that are likely to thrive in that location. Generally you're not going to...

Have you heard of it? It's a community that was built to encourage agrarianism. They even have small shopping stores and eateries built within the community. It sounds like a fabulous place. Like its own little Eden. Would you want to live somewhere like that?

What do you hope to receive, or what will you give your dad for Father's Day? I think guys are harder to shop for than women - maybe because I am a woman. Do you all have plans for the day?

Supposedly it will only injure white clover unless you use a high concentration and spray it more than once. It sounds like a waste of money. Instead, wait until there's a hot day and spray it with a concentration of water, vinegar, and dish soap. Go heavy on the vinegar. You need to boost...

Yes, I need more than a golf cart, but I've changed my mind about buying anything until the coronavirus crisis stabilizes. It seems foolish to drop that kind of money right now when it's a want rather than a need. It just hit me yesterday that it would be a mistake.

I don't think five acres will be enough for a home, some crops, pasture land, and all those animals. Have you decided on which type of goat, chicken, and pig you're most likely to go with? Does the dairy farmer think you have a good plan? Raising livestock means daily chores. It's hard to...

I've thought about raising koi fish and pond plants, but I've never been serious about it. I've thought about shutting down my florist business and keeping the others going. For some reason, people are still buying plants, trees, and bushes, but not arranged flowers. I'm holding off though...