As I write this, the weather has turned cold again, reminding us all of the fickleness of Spring. Not that I am tempted to plant the garden too early or anything — I don’t even have a single seed started. This is the most sluggish I have ever been since I began gardening more seriously.ContinueContinue reading “April 6th: This Week at Rock Run House”
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March 23: This Week at Rock Run House
Things are picking up around here, which includes the roof of what we call The Grotto. Paul bravely faced the windstorm to repair the roof with riveted screws to keep it where it should be, even though this crazy March wind had other ideas. It was blowing so wildly that a little owl (maybe aContinueContinue reading “March 23: This Week at Rock Run House”
The Perfect Snowfall
We don’t often kick off December with snow, but this year we have a perfectly picturesque snowfall to put us in a Christmas sort of mood. Which I could use, to be honest, as I have a lot of decking of the halls to do, both for our family’s own celebration and the Christmas atContinueContinue reading “The Perfect Snowfall”
Breadstand This Weekend
If you’re local, we hope you’re able to stop by the Breadstand this weekend for some fresh sourdough loaves and whatever else we come up with! The bake schedule next weekend will be a little wacky because of the holiday, so we’re hoping to be able to offer baked goods every day right through nextContinueContinue reading “Breadstand This Weekend”
Rock Run Creek
We named the house for the impressive creek that borders the property and runs all the way from Aberfelda Hills to Mad River. The creek is small but mighty, with beautiful falls along its gorge. A good bit of lore is associated with Rock Run, including the story that Tecumseh and his followers escaped theContinueContinue reading “Rock Run Creek”