Garden harvest, just a bit
We've been on the edge of first hard frost for over a week. It's predicted yet again for within the next forty=eight hours or so. Sooner or later. . . . Meanwhile, the raised beds offer promise for next year. … Continued
Ready to move forward: Priscilla’s Cowichan sweaters book, revised edition
This past weekend, I drove out to western Colorado to attend the Artposium, about which I intend to post more as soon as I can. While there, I stayed and visited with Priscilla GIbson-Roberts. And this is what I brought … Continued
Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm: Community Supported Agriculture for fiber folk
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Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm made it to the top ten in the Shine A Light award process, which I mentioned in my last post, although it was not among the three finalists. Because I can't imagine any more appropriate business … Continued
Shine A Light award nominations and voting
There's a national award process going on right now called Shine A Light, intended to "recognize small businesses for persevering in tough economic times with their concentration on community involvement." Readers who are so inclined can vote on the finalists … Continued
Gardening: summary of a year of hail and squirrels
Predictions call for a hard frost tonight. If we don't get one, we may have a few more tomatoes and the tiny zucchinis may have time to get big enough to contribute to part of a meal. However, we're close … Continued
Santa Cruz wool: how to show a rare breed’s magic with a less-than-ideal sample?
I've written before about Santa Cruz wool, in conjunction with a post about making the best of a less-than-ideal wool sample. Now that it's time to do my write-up on Santa Cruz wool, I have been distracted by my desire … Continued
