Hello from The Farm at Crowders Creek! In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2019-20 school year came to a close last week for us here in Gaston County. One of my favorite things about summer vacation is the opportunity I have to… Continue Reading “weeding”
Category: Faith, Family, Farm, garden prepTags: armor of god, Bible, blackberries, eatlocal, Faith, Family, Farm, farmlife, farmwife, guard your heart, hearts, homegrown, John Deere, mastergardener, spiritual warfare, summer squash, weeds, zucchini bread
Posted on April 27, 2020
by Laura Beacher Long
8 Comments
On a chilly December 2019 afternoon, my she-shed was delivered to The Farm at Crowders Creek. Carl found this building on Facebook Marketplace, most likely thinking of all the ways he could use it. Nevertheless, it happily became mine! Armed with Pinterest inspiration galore,… Continue Reading “Renewal”
Category: Faith, Family, Farm, garden prep, she-shed, UncategorizedTags: Bible, DIY, Faith, Family, Farm, pinterest, project, renewal, she-shed, transformation
Posted on March 25, 2020
by Laura Beacher Long
2 Comments
Happy Spring from The Farm at Crowders Creek! Trees are budding, birds are nesting, and our baby chicks are thriving in the shelter of their chicken tractor. My cold frames, full of newly planted seeds, hold the promise of a summer harvest. As I… Continue Reading “shelter”
Posted on February 24, 2020
by Laura Beacher Long
7 Comments
Late February… hope for the eve of Spring in North Carolina and today my garden was calling my name. The gorgeous afternoon gave me a chance to do a little weeding and raised bed prep for the upcoming planting season. Each time I walk… Continue Reading “My “Rockpile””
As one project comes to an end here at The Farm, there is always another one in the works. The bathroom renovation is complete and I happily said, “Good-bye” to the fifty-year-old blue tile! Here’s a quick look at the before and after: The… Continue Reading “Under Construction”
Sunday at The Farm…a chicken coop renovation, garden prep and God’s plan!