Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Farm Update
















So I though, I would give you all an update on my life in the farm. Since I don't have internet access at the farm, so I have to wait until I come home for a visit. Thus you will have to wait till I come home to visit and see how I am doing. So as usual it is AMAZING. I live in a little piece of paradise, my trailer home; on a 300 acre farm. There is an amazing Golden Retriever dog, named Jewels; who sleeps outside my trailer to greet me in the morning...love that dog, and she is so adorable.
So I thought I would take you through some of my chores. On one of the rare sunny days that we had here in Ohio, Dick, the proprietor of the farm decided that is was time to plant potatoes. I guess, when you start seeing the dandelions bloom. It means the soil has warmed up enough for the potatoes to grow! So there is a tip for all of you people. One of the other part-time interns came in, and together we cut 600 pounds of potatoes! That's a lot of potatoes, if you couldn't tell.
After the potatoes, I water the greenhouse 1-2 times a day. for all of you who LOVE plants and would kill to have a greenhouse, then I will have to start watching my back. I have the pleasure of watering a HUGE greenhouse, and stay in the 70ish degree weather whenever I want. These are some of the plants that are in the greenhouse.
I also feed the 23 chicken, 1 rooster, and collect the eggs. Usually we get anywhere 15-18 eggs each day, and sell a dozen for 3 dollars. When I broke one of the eggs they weren't yellow, they were orange! It just goes to show that the things grown on the farm are soooo much better for you! There are also cows, lots and lots of cows.

Till the next time I have access to the internet!

8 comments:

DP Nguyen said...

Zach, that looks like so much fun! Very cute dog and the chickens! I wish I was on the farm with you.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a good life for you Zach!

Dan said...

How did I miss this post! Looks like you are having a great time, except maybe prepping 600lbs of spuds. Enjoy your stay!

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Hi Zach,

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Zach said...

Guys I am so sorry That I have not updated you all on the farm life. I am loving it so much., and since there no internet there, I have essentially no time to blog. Only when ii mm home, which is usually only like on in a half days. I will try to do it here soon!

My Mother's Garden said...

Zach,
It really sounds like it's been a great experience for you! Can't wait to see the next update.

CONEFLOWER said...

Good to hear from you Zach. Glad you're enjoying Ohio. It's a great state and the farms are super. Enjoy every minute.

Whitney said...

Living on a farm would be so awesome :) I've always wanted to..