Category: Experimental Work Farm
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Enjoying Wisconsin’s Big Heat
Blaska Experimental Work Farm (and Penal Colony) here in the badlands of Madison WI is receiving some major heat units from the local solar-power monopoly, as well we should in the middle of July. (The climate isn’t changing THAT much!) Just recompense from a cool and wet June. The unlettered field hands have been mowing the…
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The Work Farm’s Green New Deal
Getting our hands dirty in the asparagus patch When the early settlers came ashore to this part of Madison WI they found the indigenous inhabitants mowed the lawn right up to the foundations of the Stately Manor. In the 38 years since claiming this land, the Squire has endeavored to reclaim portions of this 0.38…
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But baby, it’s cold outside!
–27 degrees F predicted tonight There is something in Blaska that loves a good storm. (Your average armchair psychiatrist could have fun with that.) The Squire is a tad disappointed at the snowfall Monday. We recorded 5.5 inches here in the SW side of the Emerald City, not the armageddon that had been predicted. Even…
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‘Then we get spring and summer again’
President “Bobby”: Mr. Gardner, do you agree with Ben, or do you think that we can stimulate growth through temporary incentives? Chance: As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden. President “Bobby”: In the garden. Chance: Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons.…