My 22 Goals for 2019
Goal #1 — Spend More Time Doing What I Love
The bone chilling cold doesn’t bother me so much… The amount of time it takes to get dressed to go outside can be a bit of a challenge sometimes though. Things I am wearing in this photo:
Wool socks
Lined Bean Boots
Wool Leggings {I LOVE them!}
Jeans
Snow Pants
Tank Top
Long Sleeved Shirt
Thin Puffy Coat
Super Puffy Coat
Wool Hat
Ear Muffs
Gloves
It’s a flipping miracle I am able to walk in this get up. But at least I am WARM.
Goal #2 — Garden, Garden, Garden
Current state of garden area: FROZEN SOLID. It may look like just a sprinkling of snow, but underneath the layer of white dust there is a solid layer of ice and walking in the backyard these days is downright treacherous. The good news is that my seed order from Botanical Interests is set to arrive tomorrow and I am looking forward to sitting down and mapping out the garden.
On a side note: Does anyone have a good place for fruit trees they can recommend? I am looking for espaliers trees. And seed potatoes as well. Someone mentioned a place in Maine last year, but I forgot the name of the nursery.
As for the chickens…. They seem to be doing just find without a heat lamp. We do have to go out and break up their water mid day though, but I suspect that’s pretty normal for around here. I have their coop packed with pine shavings for extra insulation and we’ve been spreading a bale of pine shavings on the floor of the run about once a month to give them something to scratch around.
Goal #3 — Plant an Orchard
Maybe in April?
Goal #4 — Gussy Up the Potting Shed
It was too cold to work outside last week but the HH is planning on building a 7 foot potting table along that back wall once the weather warms up a wee bit. Also on the punch list for the shed this spring: a few yards of pea gravel on the floor of the shed so it doesn’t get muddy {and it will look about 100 times better}.
It might be kind of fun to string some party lights and maybe hand some baskets from the ceiling. Maybe a long chalk board / chore chart on one of the walls? I’m not exactly sure what to do with this end of the potting shed yet but I think anything would be an improvement. It’s a nice sturdy building, it just needs a little bling.
Goal #5 — Grow Enough Extra Vegetables, Eggs and Flowers to Earn $1500 at my little roadside vegetable stand.
Poor little veggie stand. Doesn’t it look all sad and lonely? I’ve been thinking about offering a few plant starts in the late spring to help boost sales. I ordered extra herb seeds like basil, sage and rosemary as well as English lavender, coleus, snap dragons and a few others I thought might sell well. Basil seems like a no-brainer, but the other stuff? I’m not so sure. I guess we’ll find out together.
Goal #6 — Finish Every Single Unfinished Rug Hooking Project in My Pattern Bin + 10 Things from back Issues of Magazines/Books I’ve Been Meaning to Make.
I wasn’t able to complete a single project this past week but got started on several. {Story of my life!}
I started the year off with:
- 73 rugs {finished one, now down to 72!}
- 183 hooked flowers {finished 18, now down to 165}
- 10 “things” from back issues of magazines {finished 0}
Goal #7 — Create 12 New Rug Hooking Patterns {with at least half of them being large ones}
I was too busy dyeing wool and working on a special project for my next Etsy listing update on February 1st to create {or hook} any new patterns this past week. This bundle of Cadet Blue wool turned out beautifully if I do say so myself and I’m so glad I held some back for my own stash. I did list a new pattern “Old Fashioned Tall Tulip” on Etsy last week though.
Goal #8 — Split and Stack 2 Cords of Wood for Next Winter
It’s like 8 degrees outside. So, ummmm no.
Goal #9 — Do Something with the 5,002 Photos on My Phone
Started with 5,002 photos, now down to 3,478 photos. Make that 3516. Oops! I need to STOP adding photos!
Goal #10 –Lose the Muffin Top
It’s still there. And even though it’s going to take a while for Muffy to leave, I’ll be doing a once a month photo update.
Goal #11 — Run, Walk or Crawl a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon
One race down, four to go. I learned my lesson on that 10k race {the one I came in last place on} and will do a bit of training {even if it’s only building up my endurance through walking} before attempting another race.
Getting to 10,000 steps everyday can be kind of tough in the winter, especially if you stay at home most of the time. I did manage to walk 15,000+ steps one day though, but that was only because we spent the day in Boston walking around the city and then the fine arts museum. The last two days though, The HH and I have been going on an afternoon walk and both of those days I was able to get in 10,000 steps.
I’m not into apps {I have like 2 that are not factory programmed on my phone} or the idea of carrying my phone with me every second of the day or having some sort of device strapped on my wrist to track my steps. I don’t mind my little clip on pedometer though, even if it’s totally old school. Next week, my goal is to get up to 10,000 steps every day!
Goal #12 — Read or Listen to 26 New Books
I currently have 4 books in my audio-book queue:
Books I’ve Read or Listened to So Far This Year:
Goal #13 — Try 52 New Recipes.
The HH made the most delicious tea cake this past week and I can’t stop stuffing my face with it. I’ll get the recipe posted soon. One new recipe down, 51 to go!
Goal #14 — Clean Up 52 Old Recipes.
This past week I took new photos of one of our favorite quiche recipes: Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Quiche. A quiche is the first thing I think to make when the fridge is overloaded with eggs. They are so easy to make it’s nuts! Three recipes down, 49 to go!
Goal #15 — Fill 100 Canning Jars
I didn’t do any canning this week but I did reorganize the canning cupboard filling it with a few antique jars and baskets. This will have to do until I can successfully make a set of redware dinner plates for the cupboard. 😉
The Girl even painted a portrait of Black Fatty {her favorite bird} to display on the shelf. I should ask her to paint Lucy’s entire flock! Wouldn’t that be cute?
Goal #16 — Finish Furnishing Our House
Well, we didn’t find any new furniture pieces this past week {probably because we didn’t step foot into a furniture or antique store or look online for anything.} But I have this theory with things…. furniture, stuff that goes on the wall, a good deal…. they just sort of find their way to you. I know that sounds weird, but it’s totally true. If you just wait, and don’t rush yourself, and can be okay with not everything being perfect, you’ll find what you’re truly looking for when the time is right.
But still… It would be nice to have a coffee table. You know, so Miss Lucy could put her afternoon cookie on it while we enjoy our afternoon cup of tea.
Things I’d like to acquire:
- Coffee table for the family room
- Console, cupboard or sideboard for the one and only tv in our house which is in the family room. I could totally live without a television, but my husband says the tv stays.
- Long rectangular table for the craft room.
- Table for the formal dining room that nobody will ever sit in.
- A wing back chair for the family room.
- I’d also like to decorate the mantel in the keeping room as well as put up some sort of decoration above the other 3 fireplaces in the house. I’m not one for a lot of things on the walls, but it would be nice to throw up a little pilgrim bling on the plaster.
Goal #17 – 52 Dates with the HH {2 down, 50 to go}
We went to Jackson, New Hampshire! And spent the day in Boston visiting the Museum of Fine Arts {for free thanks to a free museum pass and free parking downtown on Sundays} and had breakfast at Tatte Bakery.
Goal #18 — Take One Adult Education Class
Not yet.
Goal #19 — Secret {for now} Holiday Project
Waiting for delivery of the main components.
Goal #20 — Create 12 Wowie Zowie Party Platters
Since the only thing we are buying at the grocery store in January is milk, this goal will have to wait until next month.
Goal #21 — Visit 12 General Stores
Well, we tried to go to Zeb’s General Store but they were closed for inventory!
Goal #22 — Compete with Carole….. Get on My Front Door Game On
No… Carole doesn’t read the blog {I don’t think any of my neighbors do for that matter so I guess I’m still flying under the radar}. And thank goodness for that! When I meet someone new and they ask me what I do I tell them I hook rugs, or garden and then quickly change the subject.
The blog isn’t something I really tell people about because c’mon, talking to strangers on the internet sounds kind of weird. Like you know, I don’t get out much or something. 😉 Maybe I could say I am a professional virtual neighbor. That sounds pretty good!
Anyway…. Yesterday I had that Handsome Husband of mine cut out a giant wooden heart so I could paint it up and hang it on the front door. Drilling two holes at the top of the heart was as far as I got though. My neighbor Carole still has her wooden snowman up so I’m hoping to beat her to the punch and get my Valentine’s Day decorations up before she does. 🙂
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How about YOU? What are your goals for 2019? If you told us about them HERE, check in! We want to know how you are doing. Because seriously, it’s so much easier to get those goals checked off your list when you have people rooting for you! 🙂
♥ Mavis
You can read more about my 22 goals for 2019 HERE.
Jen says
Snug harbor in Kennebunk gets beautiful espaliered apple and pear trees every year. Last years we’re were three rows high! And the greenhouses and animals are perfection as well!
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks Jen!
carole collins says
Mavis, The seed company in Maine is Johny’s. Love your winter outfit, your just missing a scarf.
Michele says
Fedco is great for fruit trees- Maine company. Seeds and bare root plants too.
Stephanie Hughes says
Another door decorating idea is painted burlap. I work in a fabric department and several local ladies buy burlap to either stuff and paint, or paint and hang on front doors.
Michele says
Thank you on the tip for the museum passes! And I agree with the other poster about Johnny’s Seeds,
Mrs. C says
For fruit trees:
Stark Brothers (one year guarantee. They have refunded me promptly any time a tree died during that time).
Fedco
Johnny’s Seeds
Baker Creek, Seeds of Change, and Seed Savers Exchange will sometimes carry rare heirloom fruit trees.
National Arbor Foundation sells many thoes of trees and often at screaming deals.
I have about 40 fruit and nut trees, and will be adding more this year. It’s kind of like chicken math!
Peggy says
Carole sounds awesome!
Jennifer says
Can’t y’all just see Carole when she realizes she’s been beaten to the punch?!? “That damn Mavis!! John, where’s the leprechaun?” LOL
Mavis Butterfield says
Oh I already have a shamrock in the works!!
UpstateNYer says
Mavis, you need to add “Like” buttons to your comment section. Jennifer’s comment is hilarious!
Mavis Butterfield says
I was laughing at that one too!
Mel says
I hear you on the importance of winter wear. One of my goals was to sew my own snow pants (I can never find any that fit right and are warm enough), but the fabric I want is still out of stock. Meanwhile, we have 6 inches of snow and ice. On the bright side, two friends just had babies, so I got some practice over the past couple of weeks making baby mittens for them using scraps of the same type of fabric.
For the potting shed, I wonder if shelving or other storage might be useful for that wall. It’s probably prone to cobwebs and dust since it’s outdoors, but if you made the shelves big enough to hold plastic totes, you could protect items from that stuff. Hooks for rakes and shovels might also help. Love the chalkboard and lights idea too.
Cassidy says
You might find this a frivolous expense, but I absolutely love having a heated water bowl for outdoor animals in the winter. My day never has to start or end with beating solid ice out of my cats’ water. Did that for years, then happened upon this magical apparatus at a rural King. One of the best $20 purchases I’ve ever made!
Patty P says
I agree with having a heated pet bowl for the chickens. I didn’t have one out at the beginning of the winter because I thought they would be fine (I’d go out and break the ice and give new water), but the turkey cracked her beak on a particularly cold night when the water froze over night. I put a heated bowl out there and it’s been great ever since.
Barbara from Oregon says
Hi Mavis, One thing you might look into for walking around on ice are Yaktrax. They slip over your boots. I rely on them when it is icy and I feel safe walking anywhere with them. You are such an inspiration!
Christa Hayden says
Mavis- I know this is a bit $$ but it can be used year round, and there is no mess, but would be great in the winter for the chickens. It was recommended by someone on one of the farm channels I follow on YouTube:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KRLX1MJ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A16W0XGCZ90BNA&psc=1
Week 2 of 52- Jan 13th
1. Establish our farm- propane tank went in, wood floors sanded and stained, first coats of concrete on fireplace wall, interior paint primed, sidewalks/concrete area marked for cut outs
2. Decide upon side hustles for farm money- my friends want some honey
3. Build a chicken coop- hoping to do this before spring
4. Establish my bee/butterfly garden- lost one of my two hives. I ordered a bright little flashlight to look down inside without taking it apart, lots of dead bees at the bottom but maybe some flew away too, probably sudden bee death. The other hive seems ok and they come out on warm days. They ate half of the sugar cakes I made them.
5. Plan the fruit/vegetable/herb garden- water and electric were run underground to both gardens but needs to be finished off
6. Grow broomcorn and mammoth sunflowers- have the seeds
7. Create a bee lawn on the west side of the house- this will be over the septic lines. Builder showed us where the lines are yesterday. Need to order seeds for this. We plan to only mow it once in a while and I don’t want anything tall where snakes could hide! I know I will plant white clover. Anyone have recommendations for very short growing items for bees?
8. Start a fruit orchard- hoping to find items a few years old that are not $$$$
9. Create a sitting area near the beaver dam- not till we move
10. Begin a wish/prayer tree on the path to the beaver dam- not till we move
11. Water bath can at least 10 items- everything is on storage right now
12. Learn to use the pressure canner- everything is on storage right now
13. Ferment at least 10 items- everything is on storage right now
14. Try at least 10 new recipes- Nothing special this week. I went through 15 years of cooking magazines before we moved and I tore out the pages or the recipes I wanted to keep. I put them all in plastic sleeves and filled two 2” binders with them yesterday. So many I want to try.
15. Find and make a good Vietnamese beef pho recipe- I got an instant pot for the holidays and plan to make the broth in this after we move.
16. Get new pantry very organized- need to buy the plastic storage containers for when we move. This room will be the first one I plan to organize.
17. Organize art supplies/paint glass jar lids- still working on this and have 24 plastic containers organized at the moment. Very little to finish. The containers are a bit bigger than shoe boxes.
18. Hang art on the walls- after we move
19. Inventory all my cookbooks so I know what I have- after we move
20. Make Christmas ornaments and garland- after we move
21. Make potpourri from foraged and garden items- after we move
22. Finish at least 2 embroidery projects- looked at what I have but no stitching- too busy this week
23. Make at least three paintings- after we move
24. Find furniture for the screened porch
25. Get my Instagram up and running again
Mel says
Roman Chamomile stays fairly compact, and it can actually be mowed. It spreads well but not aggressively and makes daisy-like flowers (white petals and yellow centers), so that might be an option. It likes sun but is okay in some shade as well. Might be an option to look into for a bee lawn.
E in Upstate NY says
Fox glove is an option, Bees in my neighborhood love it. Yes, its tall, but its spikey tall. Have had great success at moving seeded plants from where they start to where I want them to grow and flower.
Diane says
Don’t forget to save some milk jugs and give winter sowing a try! You could still start seedlings under grow lights as a back up, but you may find winter sowing to be so much easier for the future. I think putting out some seedlings of herbs and heirloom tomatoes would be excellent for your little farmstand!
Melissa M. says
The Girl did awesome on painting the picture of the black hen! I would love to see some of the other work she has done!
Christa Hayden says
Thank you- will look into that! The area is part sun/part shade with some shorter oak trees
Cass says
Mavis, I know it is cold cold cold outside, but did you know that wood splits easier when it is this cold out? Are you splitting by hand or do you have a machine to split it? I love to sit on a stump and use the splitter to split wood in this weather. I do wear a scarf tho, so my lungs don’t freeze. LOL I don’t stay out and stack it til it warms up, but a pile of split wood just warms my heart. If you are splitting seasoned wood you can use it from the pile, if it still needs to season it will do so in a pile. Stack it in March or April when it is warmer.
DJ says
Another vote for Johnny’s – but I work there so I may be biased. Berry bushes and potatoes are definitely top quality.
Fedco is great, too. Oikos Tree Crops has native trees suited to New England – I have a friend who swears by their precocious hazelnut bushes, so I bought some, plus pawpaws and beach plums. I personally like the Arbor Day Society. They sell a wide variety of trees for lower costs, so you can try some out – it’s cheap to join, then you get big discounts. It takes a few years for them to mature, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. We planted 20+ various fruit trees in our field (hopefully to be an orchard) in November – apples, peaches , plums, pears – paid around $250. I am further north than you, and I always take risks in my borderline zone.
Mavis Butterfield says
I grew a bunch of Johnny’s seeds last year {and sweet potatoes, and rhubarb} and have been by the farm too. Hopefully this late spring or summer we can get out there for a tour. Do you still do those? Do you want to be my guide? 🙂 🙂 🙂
DJ says
There are still farm tours, but I work in the admin department, not on the farm, so I’m (unfortunately) not qualified! However, my wonderful coworkers are. Just call ahead to make sure you can get scheduled. In June there is so much in bloom, the farm is simply ethereal, so I’d recommend June or later.
Ann says
Veggie stand needs red paint on the bottom half.
Tamara says
No, it doesn’t.
Mavis Butterfield says
I thought so too at first but when it’s out on the road in front of our house, the unfinished wood blends in to the landscape. I’m afraid if I painted it the self would stick out too much.
Shannon Carter says
I totally agree with you on furnishing your house. It is better to wait for the perfect piece than to settle for something you don’t really love. I went for over a year with blank living room walls, and happened to find the perfect two pieces for $1.50 combined at a yard sale. That was 12 years ago and they still bring me joy every time I look at them.
Mavis Butterfield says
That’s awesome! I can’t tell you how many items we have found used that we still have to this day. 🙂
Peg says
Have you listened to any of Gretchen Rubin’s books? I just finished reading Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives, and it’s very good. I’ve also added Will’s Red Coat to my list, thanks to you.
Mavis Butterfield says
No, but I will check them out. Thanks Peg.
SueB says
HA! I am listening to her “Four Tendencies” book right now, having enjoyed her other happiness and habit books. In fact, I even found myself pondering which category Mavis is, as I figure the same out for myself and my loved ones.
Mavis Butterfield says
Just requested the ebook. I’m number #24 in line. 🙂 Must be a popular book.
Michelle Counter says
She is most definitely an upholder! As an obliger that leans questioner in some areas I constantly admire Mavis’ ability to get all the things on her goal list accomplished. I really struggle. But this blog definitely motivates me. 🙂
SueB says
Same here, @ finding Mavis’ blog super motivating! I’m a questioner who leans upholder (I think).
You’re right, Mavis is an upholder extraordinaire!
Peg says
I think Mavis may also have some Rebel tendencies too.
Tracy says
I suggest Logee’s for great value fruit trees. You won’t have much luck with Rosemary or lavender from seed; both are best grown from cuttings. The others should be fine. (I grow over 200 varieties of veg, annuals and perennials from seed every year, ending up with over 1,500 plants….ouch.). The coleuses and others will do fine, but consider investing in a germination (heated) mat if you don’t already have one. They’re inexpensive and I get close to 100% germination on the seeds I start indoors now.
I encourage you to run electricity to your coop, if you haven’t already. Hens drink far less if their water is ice cold, and it’s not good for them. They need to stay hydrated through New England’s very cold winters and a heated water source is the best way to do this.
Your winter wardrobe made me chuckle. I wear good warm socks, LLBean boots, regular jeans, a long sleeve T, regular wool sweater, down vest, scarf and gloves and I’m good for almost any weather. The hate coats; too restricting. Haven’t worn one in years. I don’t even bother with the down vest until it’s below freezing. A warm scarf and gloves are the key for me. No hats, either. Hate em.
It sounds like you’re enjoying your new house and New England. Wait until winter really comes. Second half of January through March is when we’ll see what you’re made of!
Mavis Butterfield says
I’m still waiting for the mass quantities of snow I’ve been dreaming about.
Lisa says
We had 10.5 inches last week. The weatherman said that brought us up to 76.1 inches. He did say that we needed to get another 10 feet to break the record though! It has been below zero here for the last few days. I believe at the end of last week with the wind chill that we were in the area of -17. Just on a side note: they keep the kids in at recess once it hits zero. I have not left the house since it got cold until today–just been enjoying the wood heat!
Mavis Butterfield says
I love the wood heat!
Gigi says
Lol. I’m on the south side of Chicago and the keep the kids indoor at 20 and lower. Too cold and they cancel school.
Mary Ann says
My husband dragged this Southern California Native to live in Massachusetts for three years. It was cold, but not bone-chilling (and we got 21 inches in October, the first month we moved there!). I grilled in the snow, walked to my car over the snow barefoot. You can’t take California out of the girl.
But if you feel that it’s that cold that you need to wear all of those layers, please protect the “layers” (pun intended) and give them a heat lamp.
The girl is very talented. You should definitely ask her to do some more paintings for the house! And Lucy is as adorable as always.
Torry says
I love that everyone is being so truthful and helpful with goals! That said, here is my update:
1. Sew every week -yes (Making Barbie gowns was a part of this. I located hundreds of gowns that are cut out and put them where I can get to them. Also cut out more.)
2. Use up my fabric stash- started a project last night with stash
3. Find and finish half done projects- located several and have them together, so I can work on them.
4. Walk every day. No, only about 3 days out of this week. Sigh. I am doing the exercises every day that were given to me by my physical therapist.
5. New recipes every week. Not yet. I have been culling recipes and getting rid of cookbooks and magazines.
6. Clean more often. Doing this one.
7. Husband has been sick, so no date nights.
8. Read more. I’m doing great on this one! I’ve finished three books and a ton of magazines.
9. Think about retiring. Still thinking and doing pros and cons.
Mavis Butterfield says
I am in AWE of your Barbie making sewing skills. You must have some serious finger dexterity to do that. I have a hard time tying bows and using a needle sometimes. I can’t imagine all those tiny pieces of fabric. That said, what a fun goal!
Torry says
My skills aren’t really that great. I designed a way to make them easily and I love thinking of some child with her Barbie all dressed up. My parents put themselves into debt every year to give us (6 children) the Christmas that neither of them ever had. My husband and I never had to do that and so we feel that we should pay our blessings forward.
Here in Tacoma there is a charity called the Toy Rescue mission, which provides children with Christmas and birthday gifts and they also do Easter baskets. Very worth while organization. They accept gently used and new toys and make everything look new.
Lisa says
For my 10th birthday my mom gave me a large set of handmade Barbie outfits for my birthday. She had purchased them from a lady that she worked with. I played with them a lot and my 3 daughters also used them, including my youngest who will turn ten this spring. Once she outgrows the Barbie stage I will yet again put them away to be played with sometime in the future. They are still in great shape & I will be 54 this year.
Pat Drouillard says
Hi Mavis.
I’m new to your website and love it. Please tell me what HH stands for.
Mavis Butterfield says
Hi Pat, welcome. 🙂 HH stands for Handsome Husband.
charwelsh says
Maine Potato Lady for seed potatoes! Make sure you order early.
Jude DeWitt says
Mavis,
I love the canning cupboard and that lovely blue rug in the family room. So glad you didn’t have a coffee table to obstruct the view…lol.
I agree with you about the furnishings “finding you”. I visited a cousin I had not seen in quite awhile. As I left she saw that I had a furniture pad in the back of my car. “Wait here, I have something for you” she said. In no time she appeared with an original water color by one of my favorite local artists, wrapped it in the furniture pad and sent me on my way in disbelief. Later I found out that she has had a slow, but terminal cancer diagnosis and wanted me to have the painting because I was the only one in the family who could converse with her about the artist…about 15 years prior to the gifting. It delights me every day.
I’m “refining” my list of goals. Meanwhile, I LOVE being one of your virtual neighbors!
Mavis Butterfield says
I love that she was able to gift the water color to you. 🙂 Very sweet and I bet it means so much more. XOXO
SandyF says
Thrift stores should be stock full after all of us crazies complete our Marie Kondo Tidying Up phase.
I read from a friend about how she places soda bottles filled with salt water into the chicken water to keep from freezing. It works for her . Here is an article about it from another website I saw:
https://thefrugalchicken.com/use-this-insanely-foolproof-hack-to-keep-your-chickens-water-from-freezing-this-winter/
Good luck!
Pam says
We too believe in being patient while looking for things we want or need around the house. Our family is always saying “anytime you say you want something you find it”. Yes we often do but we might look for weeks, months or even years before we find it too. That’s part of the fun- searching for little treasures!
Laura T. says
The painting of Black Fatty looks great! She did a really good job! We have had mild temperatures & little snow here in Illinois so far. It looks like the brutal cold is coming soon though! That tea cake looks yummy! I can’t wait to see the recipe! We made a turkey today so I may try your turkey soup recipe. Just in time for the cold temperatures outside! The social media thing is kind of weird, I guess. I have made some good friends through blogs & Instagram. We have chatted for years. My husband doesn’t get it & calls them my imaginary friends! :0)
Kate says
White Oak Nursery in Lancaster Co., PA has great stuff. No website, since they are Amish, but very knowledgeable. I’ve gotten strawberries,raspberries, asparagus, blueberries and fruit trees from them. They have over 50 varieties of apple trees, plus many other fruit and nut trees.
Write to white oak nursery, 2507 White Oak Rd., Strasburg, PA, 17579 for a catalog.
Staci W. says
I love this place. Such support and inspiration. I’m still working on my goals, so mine will probably run from Feb 1 – year end. 🙂
G says
Hi Mavis! Weekly reader of yours…just wanted to say, I had never met/seen/read of another human who makes resolutions like me! I LOVE resolutions, and look forward to mapping them out, finishing them, tweaking them and so on! I just read yours for the year, and it’s so interesting as I have a lot of the same ones. I am trying 52 recipes out of my husband’s home town cookbook (it’s amazing) and I am determined to finish all half finished craft projects before starting a new one! Just a note to say thanks!
jack says
wood Prarie family farm in Bridgewater me. supplies seed potatoes.
Sara E Talbot says
I LOVE your canning cupboard!!! Also, if you don’t already have them, Yaktraks (or the equivalent) are amazing!! They make you feel like you can walk outside – while dressed like a marshmallow- without fear of sliding! I just wore mine on a hike while carrying my two boys (50+ #) and had no slipping at all!! ❤️
MissChris says
I agree wholeheartedly on the art. If I can paint it with house paint and a brush from Home Deport and someone can’t recognize what it is in the first five minuets after they’ve seen it, I don’t count it as art. Folk Art on the other hand is wonderful! You can sense the care and love that went into making it.