Spring in Indiana | Life in a Barn

isn’t it time to plant field corn already?

Mr. Farmer has yet to cultivate the field next to the barndo. I keep waiting for him to turn under the winter wheat crop...

Pinto beans, cornbread, and a green onion from Mr. Pesky's garden was on the menu last night. You know your preparation of...

We mowed the grass at the barndo just 3 days ago. Since that time, it's rained every day. Look at the yard -- it needs to...

The weekend was sunny and bright. In preparation for a week of rainy days ahead, yard work was on our agenda... again. It...

Many people appreciate the beauty and fragrance of flowers without having a desire to plant or care for them themselves....

When I was a kid, I remember my Nanny had a huge snowball bush at the corner of her house. I loved the big white balls of...

Not much happened insofar as the landscaping projects yesterday. (See the latest here on whatifitdid.com.) There was simply...

Landscaping, above many other home-makeover tasks, remains incredibly labor-intensive. The average homeowner pays $50...

Today I did a thing. I ordered a bajillion bags of black mulch that will be delivered tomorrow. That means my weekend...

Although this is only the 2nd spring spent back in rural Crothersville, it feels like longer. Looking at all there is to...