No.629: Living Intentionally in March

The third month of 2022 is bringing a lot of uncertainty and worry with it, isn’t it?  I’m protecting myself from anxiety and information overload by limiting the amount I read and focusing on the things right in front of me.  (And a lot of prayer too.)

A few highlights from last month:  We moved Fred to his own area away from the ladies and he’s enjoying the bachelor life.  We also measured the pigs to approximate their weight.  I started brassicas under the grow lights and grew another few batches of fodder for the chickens.  I tested the NPK levels in the garden soil and purchased the needed amendments.  I did a little decluttering and organized the garage.  As for fire safety preparations, I bought a few more extinguishers to keep in the garage and the shed.  I also bought batteries for the smoke detectors, but will wait until Daylight Savings before changing them out.

Here’s my ambitious list of possibilities for March:

Eating Seasonally 

One more month for root vegetables and citrus!  The growing season will really get going soon and I’m ready for it.

• citrus fruit
• cabbage
• kale
• beets
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes

Celebrating the Liturgical Year

The month of March is dedicated to Saint Joseph.  We also begin the Lenten season.

• Ash Wednesday (2)
• Katharine Drexel (3)
• Casimir (4)
• Perpetua and Felicity (7)
• John of God (8)
• Frances of Rome (9)
• Patrick (17)
• Cyril of Jerusalem (18)
• Joseph (19)

Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency 

• Prepare the garage for baby chicks.
• New baby chicks arrive!
• Work on broiler tractor construction.
• Work on the wood shed build.
• Amend the garden soil.
• Transplant brassicas and start more seeds inside.
• Measure the pigs for another approximate weight update.

Homemaking 

• Organize the linen closet.
• Continue working on the laundry room project: skim coating, sanding, painting and installing cabinets.
• Start a sourdough starter.
• Complete a quick declutter throughout the house.

Family Fun

• Celebrate some silly holidays:
  • National Pig Day (1)
  • National Oreo Cookie Day (6)
  • Popcorn Lover’s Day (10)
  • National Pi Day (14)
  • Waffle Day (25)
  • Take a Walk in the Park Day (30)