Farmers and gardeners spend a good deal of their time (and sleep) planning the changes. Trying to establish some kind of order on a sustainably managed property with so many moving parts is a tough task.
And sustaining those changes is difficult. We need to make peace with the fact that things will change all the time. Especially when there is weather involved. Winter came and is now on its way out – time for the clean up.
All winter we plan our gardens. All summer we prepare for winter. All week we are planning which stock moves in which direction. All day we rush about trying to make those plans happen. Then changing the plans. You have to be able to change your mind. To change a plan.
I changed my mind. About where Nelson is going to spend her summer.
As soon as it gets warmer Nelson is going to be moving from her day-porch to the chicken hospital. We have not had a sick chicken in years and this lovely hutch has been empty. It is in good order. It sits under the willow tree beside the barn and with some pruning can get lovely morning sun and tons of afternoon shade.
I have added the yards to the list of areas that need a lot of work. Winter changed some things on the concrete pad. Trees have come down and fences are compromised. We need to get this fixed before the calves arrive.
More fencing! My favourite – Not.
Lots happening in the glasshouse. Plans are afoot for the new garden. Remind me to show you where it is going.
I know that trying to establish order in an organic world which is determined to choose its own direction is like banging ones head against a tree. We need to work with the land – not against it.
We also need to plan for enjoying it all.
And yet! Fences need fixing.
Have a lovely day
Celi
PS Sawson our Chef in Disguise posted a lovely poem about coffee. It is rather beautiful. Pop over if you have a chance and tell Sawson I sent you!
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31 responses to “Establishing Order after Winter Changed Things”
I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “busier than a one armed paper hanger.” There is always more to do than hours in the day and somehow, with one arm, you seem to get it all done. It’s how I feel most days. 🙂 Just cleaning my house is more energy than I want to expend some days. It’s snowing again here and so chilly. I love the cold winter though. Good luck with your plan. I make them and God laughs every single day! It’s a good thing we are adaptable to change.
When we join together in our plans we can do amazing stuff!! But – oh that cold- I am tired of it.
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