We're all addicted to information 24/7 from the Internet; today we explore why that's about to change (hint: peak oil, climate change, overpopulation), and how we're preparing to deal with it at Longleaf Breeze by building up our library

We farmers can see global warming in hotter summers, fewer gentle soaking rains, changing crop dates, and unprecedented weather events. To cope, we’re trellising the orchard, using drip irrigation, saving seed, and growing all year

Amanda and I made our first presentation as Master Gardeners this week, to the Emerald Mountain Garden Club near Wetumpka; we talked about organic growing and simple living. Go to Longleaf Breeze to follow along with the PowerPoint slides.

It's an annual ritual for us to use this week’s podcast to reflect on the many ways in which we are blessed. We are thankful for our health, for our farm, for our family, for our church, and for the many other blessings that make life so fun

Cover crops are critical to the health of our soil. So why is it so hard for us to make them a priority? Also: completion of the fire pit, dismantling the trellis on Veg Hill, and scoping out a new trail on the west side

We're looking at Adrian’s wedding in the rear view mirror and couldn't be prouder. The bride and groom were beautiful, the wedding was relaxed and fun, and we've got great leftovers to enjoy. Now it's time for us to return our attention to the farm

We’re in high gear now for our daughter’s wedding two days away. Today’s podcast includes our preparations, the efficiency with which we’re making them, the insights we’re gaining as we work, and the impact of all this on the farm

We had a great visit this weekend with students from the New College at the University of Alabama talking about farming. This extended length podcast is our conversation with them, in which Amanda and I answered their questions. What fun!

We love growing vegetables in the fall in Alabama. It’s more pleasant to be outside in the fall, there are fewer problems with bugs and weeds, you can’t beat fresh vegetables in the wintertime, and we have less canning and freezing to do

That blistering heat we talked about all summer seems gone now. Production is slowing down on Veg Hill, and we’re gearing up for the first frost. We’re enjoying more walks around the property these days, and the fall veg is coming on strong