Category Archives: The Farm

Chick Flick

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Liz

The chicks at 6 weeks.

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A Seedy Proposition

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Liz

It’s time. Time for me to make some final decisions about what to grow next year. Yes, I have a lot of seeds left from last year’s buying frenzy, but there are some new things I’d like to try and … Continue reading →

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Chef Felisha Interview

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Liz

I met Felica Wild, a Milwaukee chef and blogger, at the first MKEFoodies Tweet-up in December She came to visit earlier this spring to chat about what we’ll be doing here at Tanglewood Hill. The day she was here, no … Continue reading →

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Greens in the Garden

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Liz

These are the real superstars of the garden so far: slow-bolting, insect resistant, beautiful and delicious!   Shelling Peas ‘Feisty’    

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Open Source Ecology

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Pat

The Open Source Ecology project (OSE) has ambitious goals of creating a Global Village Construction Set which is 50 different machines that it takes to create a small civilization with modern day comforts. However it is already a terrific resource … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping in Northern Climates

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Liz

It’s almost time for beekeeping! Our beehives have arrived (some assembly required), and the bees will be ready for pick-up in late April. We’ve purchased the basic structure for two hives which will be placed in two different locations. This … Continue reading →

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Promise not to laugh…

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Liz

…but who thinks I can make a (6) chicken coop out of this? This is the bus house my parents built when we were kids. It was used as a tool shed after we were out of school, but now … Continue reading →

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Springing Forward

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Liz

Nothing makes winter go faster than planning for spring. I spent seven years as a garden designer and loved all the planning, researching and dreaming that happens during the off season. As a professional gardener I had visions of color … Continue reading →

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