Monthly Archives: May 2013

As long as there is whiskey in the world….

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

There are many choices in this life that we don’t get to make. Like who’s your pa and where your from and when the leaves are down it’s time to rake. But you can choose your drinking partner. And mine … Continue reading →

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Goats!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

You remember Edie and Alobar, right? And you remember our fence party, right? Well, we finally got the fence all finished and the “new” goat housing done over Memorial Day weekend. I say “new” because the structure is not new … Continue reading →

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Opening Day!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Saturday marked the beginning of the 21st season of the Kent Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Woohoo! Somehow I made my way on to the board this year and by some other unknown force I managed to get myself elected president. Whoa! … Continue reading →

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I’m rested and I’m ready….

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Sometimes life just punches you in the face. Or dropkicks you in the gut. Or karate chops you in the windpipe. All of those things happened last week. But, just when you feel like you’re at the end of your rope … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb. A Triology.

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

It’s Sunday night somehow already. Sheesh! How the heck did that happen? This weekend was mildly productive. The cold temperature had me down though so I’ll admit I wussed out a bit on Sunday and didn’t get as much done … Continue reading →

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Black Raspberry Rhubarb in the house!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Remember I chopped up some rhubrab and mixed it with sugar and some black raspberries and put it in the fridge? My plan was to macerate it over night and then jam on Wednesday. However, a good book club discussion … Continue reading →

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Jammin’. Take 1.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I’m back in the saddle again. And by that I mean the jammin’ season has officially arrived. My cousin Amy called me up and offered me some rhubarb from her garden. “Heck yea I’d like some rhubarb!” So on my … Continue reading →

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Fence Party!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Edie and Alobar have been shacking up with the chickens in the other half of the coop since we moved in last month. Their old place may have been a little smaller but at least they could get out into … Continue reading →

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