Reinvention
I have big dreams. I grow my own vegetables with compost-enriched soil of my own making, raise animals on Rennsli’s pasture to fill my...
The Bucket Trick - Part Two
We had underestimated two important factors: Hazel’s intelligence and strength. Up at 4:30am we attempted a revised plan. We moved the...
The Bucket Trick - Part One
In the spring of 2016, we decided to raise our first pig to fill our winter freezer. Part of our progression towards self-sustaining...
Vermont Mandala
Vermont Mandala Round and Round, defiant of the straight line I til the dirt with my orange hand, My strong arm, my iron spine White and...
The Harvest
For the past two years, I set aside a huge chunk of time in September and October for harvest and preparation for winter storage...
Designing Rennsli Farm - initial thoughts cont.....
Next, we need a cash crop. It seems like everyone in Vermont raises heirloom vegetables and the market is saturated from July through...