Between Ridge and Ditch

a smallholders almanac

to heat, or not to heat

Posted by Jacob on  May 29, 2026
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Day: Friday Sign: The Loins Moon: Waxing                The land was about 64 degrees on the porch this morning, and felt fine doing my morning chores. Very still air throughout the day, and the high seemed to be 82 at the house. Overall, it felt very comfortable for the day. I have noticed an uptick in bird activity around the front yard and in dragonfly activity around the pond. The pearl millet is doing really well

jumping in

Posted by Jacob on  May 28, 2026
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I woke again this morning before six and made my way outside. Opening the door of the house I noted that Esse was not bawling, and I could hear the vague ringing of her bell, normally letting me know that she is in the small barn eating on some hay fodder left over from the night before. As I approached the barn paddock the pigs greeted me eagerly and greedily, but I kept moving so