Farm Schedule
"In the hope of reaching for the moon, men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet." -Dr. Albert Schweitzer
It's that time of year again. Winter hibernation is finally over and it's time to get back to work. Soon, I'll be spending my days outside, living a minimalist lifestyle and savoring all that nature has to offer. I'm so excited to leave for the Farm again in a couple of weeks and I already have a litany of goals I wish to accomplish each month while in Vermont. Last year was my first year on the farm and sadly, the seasons would change before I got the chance to get everything done that I wanted. Not this year. With a list handy to keep me organized and on my toes, I'll be able to live the rewarding life I'm longing for.
It's that time of year again. Winter hibernation is finally over and it's time to get back to work. Soon, I'll be spending my days outside, living a minimalist lifestyle and savoring all that nature has to offer. I'm so excited to leave for the Farm again in a couple of weeks and I already have a litany of goals I wish to accomplish each month while in Vermont. Last year was my first year on the farm and sadly, the seasons would change before I got the chance to get everything done that I wanted. Not this year. With a list handy to keep me organized and on my toes, I'll be able to live the rewarding life I'm longing for.
Spring
Make clover syrup and other syrups to use in teas, smoothies or drizzle over oatmeal, dried clover blossoms and leaves
Press flowers for artwork
Plant herbs and flowers for distillation and tinctures (basil, lavender, sage, calendula, corn silk, rosemary, thyme, peppermint, spearmint, dandelion root, wild roses) and reuse old essential oil bottles
Collect dandelion roots and dry (2 TS powder per cup of water, boil, simmer 15 minutes. Drink 3x per day)
Make clover syrup and other syrups to use in teas, smoothies or drizzle over oatmeal, dried clover blossoms and leaves
Press flowers for artwork
Plant herbs and flowers for distillation and tinctures (basil, lavender, sage, calendula, corn silk, rosemary, thyme, peppermint, spearmint, dandelion root, wild roses) and reuse old essential oil bottles
Collect dandelion roots and dry (2 TS powder per cup of water, boil, simmer 15 minutes. Drink 3x per day)
Summer
Make lots of strawberry recipes and freeze for smoothies
Make strawberry jam
Make Ketchup (Great recipe found on Stumble)
Pick dandelions for syrup (Use recipe from my friend Lindsay's grandmother)
Make sun tea in jars
Eat lots of fresh vegetables
See what others farmers are offering at the farmer's market
Buy distillery and work on making essential oils
Make lots of strawberry recipes and freeze for smoothies
Make strawberry jam
Make Ketchup (Great recipe found on Stumble)
Pick dandelions for syrup (Use recipe from my friend Lindsay's grandmother)
Make sun tea in jars
Eat lots of fresh vegetables
See what others farmers are offering at the farmer's market
Buy distillery and work on making essential oils
Fall
Make applesauce
Sun dry tomatoes
Make a lot of pasta sauce
Make chipotle sauce and siracha sauce (Use my friend's smoker)
Make herb wreaths, swags, and teas
Freeze cooked pumpkin and make pumpkin butter
Buy vanilla and Vermont vodka to make vanilla extract for Christmas gifts
Freeze raspberries, collect leaves for tea
Dry sage for burning
Make applesauce
Sun dry tomatoes
Make a lot of pasta sauce
Make chipotle sauce and siracha sauce (Use my friend's smoker)
Make herb wreaths, swags, and teas
Freeze cooked pumpkin and make pumpkin butter
Buy vanilla and Vermont vodka to make vanilla extract for Christmas gifts
Freeze raspberries, collect leaves for tea
Dry sage for burning
All Months
Collect canning and bottling jars for teas, sauces, essential oils, and tinctures
Try to eat only things that come straight from plants and the earth (and local when possible), no processed food
Collect canning and bottling jars for teas, sauces, essential oils, and tinctures
Try to eat only things that come straight from plants and the earth (and local when possible), no processed food