Ten days away was too long, but we got some good work done and worked a little downtime in as well.

Our plants were extraordinarily well cared for while we were gone and have grown amazingly. I had to repot them as soon as I got home.

Spring has also seemed to have sprung here with temperatures in the 70s and a sudden appearance of green buds on the trees and birds everywhere. I’m glad as I’m more than ready for some warm weather. This weekend I built a new pea trellis in the greenhouse and planted peas, lettuce, and arugula. I’m looking forward to growing more of our own food this year.

Brad found this interesting blog and web site from a guy in west Texas who is doing something like what we are. He talks about thinking about remaking your life and says “Rather than spend the rest of my life busting my ass so I can afford all the modern, pre-packaged conveniences that our ‘advanced’ society provides – I am putting that energy into providing for all my own needs.”