A Sustainable field of Hope: Recent Comments

Comment on The dogs were together...RIP HAZEL

Heather — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:13:40 GMT

Oh my heavens, I am so sorry to hear this news. Live large in honor of their lives cut short but know they will always be with you. Love and light, Heather

Comment on The dogs were together...RIP HAZEL

Brigit — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:33 GMT

Dear Bec,
I just cried and cried when I read about Hazel having joined the beautiful Iris. I lost 2 dogs on the road by the farm I lived on in Nova Scotia. It's devastating. One man did stop and cried as he told me. He helped me bury my yellow lab Rascal. He had 2 dogs of his own. His owning up made it easier for me and I'm sure his karma was still in good shape at the end. It is a cowardly act not to try and make amends. It is especially distressing when the person is as honourable a person as you are, miss bec.
My heart is with you. Hope to see you soon, Love Brigit

Comment on Celebration of Life...RIP IRIS

Terry and Joe Corona — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:33:56 GMT

Dear Beck and Joe:
Many tears flowed here - Iris was a sweetheart and Hazel was one of the "twins". I hope each day we will hear that she has made it home. Remember the Rainbow Bridge. - you both are always in our hearts and arms always.
Love, Mom and Pop C.

Comment on Celebration of Life...RIP IRIS

Brigit — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:25:45 GMT

Dear Beck and Joe,
I was so sorry to read about Iris. My favorite 'treat hound'.
Your tribute is beautiful.
I truly loved Iris's deep soulful eyes.
I know that Hazel will return soon. Exhausted from her travels and her Mum's loss. But she will be strong in spirit for you both.

Comment on Celebration of Life...RIP IRIS

Jessica — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:17:38 GMT

Beck and Joe,
I just read Beck's e-mail about Iris and we're devastated for you. Your tribute to Iris was perfect as she was such a special pup! We're hoping Hazel will find her way home to you...We're keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time! Love and hugs, Jessica and Eoin

Comment on Burdock adventures

Sami Martinez — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:01:00 GMT

Beautiful! I took a moment to look up from some difficult work to read your entry and became instantly refreshed. Thank you - can't wait to taste the yummy things you're growing!

Comment on The days are getting longer!

Sam Martinez — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:39:31 GMT

Great words, Aunt Bee! Thanks for keeping us updated - we can't wait for warmer weather, either, to see all the beautiful growing things that sustain us!

Thanks for all you're doing that helps us live our dreams,
sam and duane

Comment on February progress

Sami Martinez — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:39 GMT

LOVE your blog! Full of fun (and awe-inspiring) details about sustainable farm life. Keep 'em coming!

Take care and we look forward to seeing more blogs! Hugs to all!

Comment on The transformation

Lisa — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:25:49 GMT

Everything sounds wonderful. I can't wait to get a grand tour. Can I name a goat? I am currently getting involved with the Save the Bees campaign....we'll have to chat about that.

Comment on 2007 NOFA-NY Confernece spurs dreams

Steve Rockcastle — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:13:17 GMT

HI Bee, I've been sitting here working and your place came to mind so I thought that I would say Hi. Have you thought about doing any pruning on your apple trees? We have quite a few "Johnny Appleseed" varieties on our property and for the last four or five years we have been pruning out the suckers and have had some great results. They work great for cider. Two years ago we got 87 gallons of cider. Last year the production wasn't as good. Anyway, It is fun to prune the wild growth off and watch them transform. Have you ever done any pruning? Basically, anything that grows straight up(Verticle), you prune off. Even if it is old growth and is shading the center, take it out.
We are looking into buying a piece of property directly across from the land we own now. About 100 acres. I am just selling my house in another location and can use that $ for that. I just have to learn how to make enough money to live at home and then I would have the time to do woods work. I'm just thinking about gearing up get satrted on my seed sewing for my chinese herbs. I am a bit lost as to what to try and grow this year. With no demand for product yet, I guess it is just trying different varieties and seeing what I can grow.
Enough rambling for one day. I would love to see your property some day. We get socked with snow here too. We have at least 2 feet of snow. Great for cross country and of course, snow boarding.....Later...Steve