Tag: Garden

TRY, TRY AGAIN

I’ve never had much luck with starting seeds in the past. That manifested itself again with the broccoli and cabbage seeds I started in January – it was a bust. Since plant starts are expected to be even more expensive this year than last… Continue Reading “TRY, TRY AGAIN”

2021 HOMESTEADING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I spent the waning days of the year reviewing the projects we did on the homestead this year. It wasn’t as much as I wanted to do but, looking back, it’s nothing to sniff at either! 2021 TWO CHICKENS HOMESTEAD ACCOMPLISHMENTS made a hoop… Continue Reading “2021 HOMESTEADING ACCOMPLISHMENTS”

Garden Surprises

After the snake sighting (a story for another time), I refused to go in the yard and garden or to the chicken coop until Oscar mowed. I made Oscar water the garden and take care of the chickens for a week. The long grass… Continue Reading “Garden Surprises”

Continuing Onward

The chicks, as chicks do, are growing both in stature and curiousity. This morning, Thor somehow managed to jump out of the bathtub and onto the bathroom floor. I think she surprised herself and she started screaming bloody murder until she was returned to… Continue Reading “Continuing Onward”

The Cheeps are Well

The two visiting grandsons and I have done a few things this week but not much as I had planned/hoped. It’s been hot and/or rainy and since I wilt in the heat and melt in the rain we’ve only worked in between the two.… Continue Reading “The Cheeps are Well”

Just a little progress

I’ve been quiet for a couple of weeks but don’t want it to seem I’ve dropped off the face of the earth. I was ill a couple of weekends ago. Since then I’ve been exhausted and cranky. I think the crankiness is mostly related… Continue Reading “Just a little progress”

Greenstalk is On Sale!

I was excited to get an email today saying that the Greenstalk Vertical Planter is on sale again! I have been really impressed with my Greenstalk planter and have talked about it to anyone who will listen. They are great for people who have… Continue Reading “Greenstalk is On Sale!”

First Harvest

This has been another not-very-productive weekend. I had dental surgery on Friday and was just not up to doing much of anything. I did, however, wander through the garden to check how much frost damage we had from the below freezing temperatures we had… Continue Reading “First Harvest”

Bath Time for the Chickens

We got a lot of things done around here this weekend. One of the Legbars had a dirty bum so, now that it’s warmer outside, we gave her a bath. Yep, I mean a tub, warm water, soap … and a chicken. She didn’t… Continue Reading “Bath Time for the Chickens”

Leaving the Past in the Past

With the nasty weather continuing, I decided to do a little housekeeping. Not in the house: that would be too ambitious. No, I tidied the blog. This blog originated in 2011, right before I moved to North Carolina. Over the years, I learned and… Continue Reading “Leaving the Past in the Past”