Tag: spring garden

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES

How exciting Spring is! The greens I planted started poking through within 4 days. Now, they are well-established, and I will have to do some thinning soon. Not only that but the apple trees, elderberry bushes, and fig all have leaves on them. I… Continue Reading “WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES”

A LITTLE MORE

There are So many things not getting done; and yet, there are a few that Are getting done. This weekend I sent Oscar out to cut down the azalea bushes in front of the house. He was supposed to do them last weekend but… Continue Reading “A LITTLE MORE”

AND SOW IT BEGINS

Today’s excitement: my first batch of seeds arrived! I ordered Golden Delight Zucchini, Twister Cauliflower, Katrina Cabbage, Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Kuroda Carrot, Roulette Heatless Habanero, Gypsy Pepper, and yes, even Mountain Vineyard Tomato (only because it was free) from Hoss. I had really good… Continue Reading “AND SOW IT BEGINS”

The Chicks are Gone!

Yesterday was moving day for the chicks and they are out of the bathtub and into their brooder box in the chicken run. Just in time, too. Besides the jumping out of the tub trick that a couple of them had discovered, the smell… Continue Reading “The Chicks are Gone!”

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”

Life and Death on the “Farm”

This weekend we had a little sun, after another week of cold and rain. I was concerned the seeds I planted last weekend would not survive. They did! The arrows are lettuce sprouts! The circle is a pea sprout! There was a disaster this… Continue Reading “Life and Death on the “Farm””

Spring Weather

While my friends in Wyoming and Colorado are being pummeled by a snow storm this weekend, we have enjoyed temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s. I do not miss the spring storms in Wyoming. Just about the time you’re done with Winter, Wyoming says,… Continue Reading “Spring Weather”