No.819: A Springtime Wishlist

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A little disclaimer: our discretionary income is all going to the farm and our summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been peeking around, ha! I made this little springtime wishlist to scratch the itch and share some beautiful, springy things.

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+ Clematis to grow around the arch in the garden // Did you know you can get these on Amazon?  Seems risky, so I’d probably stick with my local garden center or even Fast Growing Trees (I’ve made multiple orders from them and am always impressed with the health of the plants).

+ An incubator // I’ve been rolling around the idea of diversifying our product line and raising some ducks for meat.  My female ducks are great layers but unreliable brooders and this incubator would be helpful in maintaining some control.

+ A new sweatshirt // I had a good chuckle when I saw this “farmerish” sweatshirt because that’s exactly how I feel: I have a few years under my belt, but am still a complete newbie who knows just about nothing.

+ A hanging glass frame // My daughter loves growing flowers.  I thought it would be fun to press one of her mini bouquets and display it in a glass frame.  A unique piece of art that comes right from our property.

+ A few farm-related books // 

• Bringing It to the Table: On Farming and Food by Wendell Berry
• A Small Farm Future: Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning, Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Ear by Chris Smaje
• The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet by Kristin Ohlson

+ Little vintage additions // Did you know that Poshmark is a great place to find vintage pieces?  Like all good things, you have to dig for the good stuff, but I found these adorable plastic drinking glasses and this tin container and this purple apron and this dainty silver-plated stem vase.  Finding unique items was one of my favorite parts of running the BWF Shop years ago and I still enjoy the hunt!  (If you’ve never shopped on Poshmark, you can use my referral code “BWFARMHOUSE” for $10 off your first order!)

+ New cards // This “You Are Loved” card is beautiful…and doesn’t everybody need that reminder sometimes?