Planting Plans for Permaculture Orchard
Although the fields are still (mostly) covered in snow, I’ve been working hard to push the farm forward. A big focus for me in 2017 will...
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Morgan
- Mar 12, 2017
- 2 min
The Barn Dilemma
We have a dilemma. We have an amazing, historic barn. It’s estimated to be 120-150 years old. It’s beautiful. It has character. But we’re...
Morgan
- Mar 10, 2017
- 1 min
COMIC: I Know Exactly How I Want To Die
It’s my birthday today. This comic felt wildly appropriate.
Morgan
- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
The Farm Name
Many friends and family have asked us about the origin of the farm’s name. And I get it. The “Gold” part makes sense for obvious,...
Morgan
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
COMIC: Mob Grazing
A lot of friends and family have asked me to explain what mob grazing is. Here’s my high-level explanation, in comic strip format.
Morgan
- Feb 16, 2017
- 1 min
The Cedar Swamp
The farm has roughly 14 acres of cedar swamp. It’s one of my favorite places. The eerie serenity of the swamp is magical. It washes over...
Morgan
- Feb 8, 2017
- 1 min
Creeping on Wildlife II
In December, I posted up trail cameras around the farm in an attempt to capture wildlife activities. Last weekend, I went out to recover...
Morgan
- Jan 9, 2017
- 3 min
Cibola Farms: Bison in the Snow
Bison are big, thundering, majestic beasts. They are also damn tasty, too. Ever since we moved to DC, I have been a fan of Cibola Farms....
Morgan
- Jan 6, 2017
- 3 min
Getting Back Up a Hill
Last week, on a snowy day in Peacham, I went out for a drive. The purpose of the drive was to find a friend’s house, stop by and say...
Morgan
- Jan 3, 2017
- 1 min
Creeping on Wildlife
Our farm is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, black bears, wild turkeys, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, and skunks. I...
Morgan
- Jan 2, 2017
- 1 min
Water Bucket
Ever since we bought the farm back in July, I've been trying to observe as much as I can about the land. That has included exploring...
Morgan
- Dec 29, 2016
- 1 min
Chopping Down a Cedar
In order to make fence posts in the summer, I needed to chop down some cedar trees this winter. I was having trouble with chainsaw, so I...