Wednesday, April 21, 2010

MARTHA'S CREW DOESN'T LIVE HERE

People have hinted and just plain asked to see our farm.  I am always hesitant to let anyone see it.  Now, mind you, I am proud of our place.  We have worked hard in the last 10 years to make it our home.  But, the biggest concern is:  it is not picture perfect.  I can always see what needs to be done.  The chicken coop needs cleaned, the weeding needs to be done, more mulch needs laid, greenhouse is a mess, etc...  It never looks "company ready".  As for the house, well, we'll just say it could use some attention and leave it at that!

I had a load of garden soil dropped by an old high school teacher of Jennifer's.  He went on and on about our farm and how pretty it is.  It was then I had that "aha" moment.  It may not look like Martha's place but it is a fabulous WORKING farm.  It will look messy at times as we priorize what must be done.  I don't have the crew to do the work, nor would I want too.  I like to do the work ourselves.  That is what farmers do. 

So:  come over, visit, rest a spell.  If the mess bothers you, weed a little, the pitchfork is beside the chicken coop door, water in the greenhouse, whatever makes you happy, is just fine with me.  I love our little piece of heaven on earth and am more than willing to share it with you.  WELCOME and...

See ya on the farm
Charlotte

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