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Remnants of an Invasion – a Sobering but Hopeful Haircut
Easily 26+ years ago I planted a mock orange bush (also called osage orange) in my dining [...]
Take a Deep Breath
The grass in the marvelous private yard of the Chauffeur’s Quarters, unlike previous years, has not thrived [...]
The Web Team
As you revel in the unveiling of our new look, I want to raise a GRAND HANDCLAP to [...]
Ready to Hang our Glorious New Logo
Ready to hang our glorious new logo – isn’t it perfect and soiled doves studio right here in [...]
A Place of Healing
On a very personal note: My home has served as a place of healing since its construction. The [...]
Supporting the Food Bank
On a very personal note: My home has served as a place of healing since its construction. The [...]
Leak on the Front Porch
It seems to be a good time to deal with projects that have been delayed, so Joshua [...]
Andrea’s Homemade Red Sauce Recipe
We were fortunate to acquire large amounts of cherry tomatoes at the Methodist Church food bank, and it [...]
Banana Bread, Chicken Cacciatore, and More for the Food Bank
During this stacation period we decided to cook! That's right - cook. Fortunately we have our local [...]
Honey Shack Seedling Incubator
The shack is turning out to be a great incubator for the seedlings inside and outside under our [...]
Installing Honey Shack Handrail
Seems we just can't stop futzing with the honey shack. Here's Joshua installing a handrail from the path [...]
Glorious New Windows!
The Hancocks finally arrived with the new windows. They are glorious!! Terry stopped by and helped Bill [...]
Planting Starters for Spring
Andrea has already found an alternative use for the honey shack. Here she is getting ready for the [...]
Honey Shack Pathway and Landing Platform
The final touches included the creation of a pathway and landing platform so we will be able to [...]
Sink and Counter Top Installed!
And, almost finally, Joshua installed the sink and a counter top.
The Honey Shack is Insulated and Sheeted
Lights, camera, action, and suddenly the honey shack is insulated and sheeted.
Hot and Cold Water to the Honey Shack
Joshua and Terry ran hot and cold water from the bathroom in the Chauffeur's Quarters to the honey [...]
An Upscale Addition
Joshua got a killer deal on this normally expensive sliding glass window. So, today Terry came over to [...]
Honey Shack Construction Continues
Things are continuing to happen at the honey shack. Another window installed - a roof going on. [...]
Spring is on Our Minds
Spring is on our minds. Here's Terry rerouting the water supply to parts of the garden.
Honey Shack Door Going In
It's beginning to look like something with the door going in.
Building the Honey Shack
The new vision is to modify the greenhouse so that the south section becomes a "honey [...]
Harvesting the Honey
Harvesting the Honey We were advised to harvest honey from the two shallow boxes that we [...]