Our church leaders have admonished us to be frugal and prepared for difficult times.
Well, the difficult times are here!
We have been told to store food and to grow our own food if possible.
Heidi and Carl have invited Barfuss family members to share their garden spot in the pasture behind their house to grow a vegetable garden!
They have also suggested that if enough people are interested in buying a baby beef to grow to provide meat, they are willing to fence off part of their lot and raise our own meat!
Carl is in the process of planning the space and deciding how much ground needs to be tilled etc.
If you are interested in growing a family garden at the Wasden's let Heidi or Carl know by Grandpa's birthday--the 11th of February.
We have talked about each family having their own spot--decide what they will plant--plan for planting, weeding, cultivating, and harvesting etc. Those of us who are novices at gardening can learn much from the "experts" in the family.
Heidi even suggested that at harvest time we can have a group canning effort by making and canning our produce together using the our camp stoves!
There are many possibilities for fun gardening experiences together. Things are still in the planning stages so when we get together around Grandpa's birthday suggestions can be given and questions answered.
Let Heidi and Carl know if you are interested in the garden and in the beef project.
We would hope that by uniting together during the hard times---we can make them the good times.
We love you !
Nickolas James Barfuss
