Back at it!

Wow!  I can't believe its been two years since I last touched this blog.  Now is the perfect time to get back to it though.  We have decided to start a new business, Olski's Heirloom Nursery, and I am so excited about it.  We are going to focus on selling heirloom vegetable starts, herbs, and flowers at local Farmer's Markets with the hope of eventually selling at some other local businesses as well.  This will be a family project, with everyone helping and there is so much to do right now.  We are working on a greenhouse right now, and making all the preparations to run our business out of our backyard! 

 The start of the greenhouse, the frame which was upcycled from a shed we tore down.

 One of Robert's ideas for tables in the greenhouse. 

 Frame is up, and Robert is working hard!

 

We are using some bricks we had in the yard as a floor for the greenhouse.  We don't need it, but it's a good way to put the bricks to use and will still drain well.  

 

 

                                    
The chickens wanted to help out too!

In addition to all the preparations to build our business, we are also really trying to make the most out of our backyard.  We built a new shed this summer complete with new housing for the chickens in it.  We are working on things like new compost bins and a bigger garden, in addition to general cleanup.  We hope to show people that urban farming is fun and useful, and that it doesn't take a huge piece of land to practice sustainable living. 

Until next time,

Meredith