The Economics of Cooperation
Since relaunching the East Wind blog over two years ago, this is the first written blog contribution from a member of East Wind other than myself. I encourage anyone who visits or lives at East Wind to write for the blog, just get in touch with me. Thanks, Boone! -Sumner…
Late Summer Farm Update
The autumnal equinox is just around the corner, leaves are falling, and a couple cooler, darker days have signaled the inevitable end of summer. Seven little piggies are being rotated through the Lower Garden to act as little tractors that efficiently root things up and also fertilize as they go.…
August Music Fest
The annual East Wind ‘August’ music fest fell on August 32nd this year, you may know it as September 1st, which was the most convenient date for East Winders and invited bands alike. The weeks and final days leading up to this event are always filled with excitement and bustle.…
Paradise Found at East Wind Community
Hey everyone! This was written by Trisha Barnes. Trisha and Bruce stayed on our land in their RV for about six weeks as guests. Thank you for contributing, Trisha! I invite anyone who lives or has lived at East Wind to write for the blog, just get in contact with…
Height of Summer Update
August is upon us and the year seems to be flying by as summer crop harvests are in full swing and the season of vegetable processing begins. The native bees of this area flock to the garden’s flowers in this time and it is wonderful to see such vigorous pollination…
Happy Solstice!
This year’s Summer Solstice celebration was a especially wonderful event. The day could not have been more perfect, with a few puffy white clouds passing under the warm, bright Sun. Volleyball, frisbee, horseshoes and bucket pong were enjoyed on the Music Room lawn as people relaxed, played music, and frolicked…
Birds of the Ozarks
Sumner has lived at East Wind Community for just over three years now. He does a number of things around here, including birding religiously on the weekends and less religiously writing this blog. If I allow myself, I can spend hours and hours observing the many and varied forms of…
Spring Update
Spring rains are upon us. Pastures greening, trees awakening. New life abounds and the humid warmth of the Ozarks is returning. Each year there is plenty of work to be done around the farm as the cold season comes to an end. Trees are pruned and seeds started. Swales dug…
15 Years of Labor Data
The middle of winter is a perfect time to do reflect on the past and engage in some indoor computing work. At the end of each year at East Wind the ‘Annual Labor Report’ is printed for the viewing public’s pleasure. This report looks at all the various labors that…
Mid Winter
Winter is ambling along here in the heart of the Ozarks. The days are growing longer and spirits are rising. As an Erie, PA native it has been wonderful to see my first serious snowfall at East Wind in the three winters I’ve lived here. The weather this winter has…