Blending

This past weekend I set up a table at a Pet Event held in the parking lot of the Tractor Supply in Rogersville, TN. I had a great time meeting new people and talking to visitors about my products and the farm. This was a first time for us, setting up as Niffer's and Traditions Farm. In addition to the regular items I make as Niffer's we offered strawberry honey jam, cabbage plants, and lilac bushes as Traditions Farm..

I learned a lot about others in the area and I really enjoyed seeing the crafts and things others were selling. We made friends and I really look forward to doing more events in the area.

The evening after the event at Tractor Supply we walked over to the neighbor's who had a litter of puppies ready for new homes and brought home an incredibly adorable new member of the family. Meet Daisy, everyone!

It's been so hot the last few days I haven't really done much during the day, and have been saving outside work for the evening when it's a little cooler. We have some tomatoes starting to form, and beans growing too fast to trellis. The garden is starting to look like we'll have some food to eat soon!
Today I checked on the bees and saw some really awesome sights. First, I noticed different stages of eggs/larvae but then on the third frame I pulled I witnessed a new bee emerging from a cell. Then on the same frame the queen waddled by and laid eggs in some of the cells. This time I remembered to bring the camera along so I'll share the pictures I took today.

It's wonderful seeing how all the different aspects of my business life, farm life, and "regular" life can blend together. I look forward to another week (maybe a little cooler, please!) and seeing what new things come about, what things we get better at, what things we may fail at... Because without failure there isn't any possibility for knowledge and humility.

Have a good rest of your week folks. I look forward to comments and discussions! 
 Until next week....