This intriguing fellow is only one of the fun finds galore on gardening days at our place! He was so not happy, that “grin” is really a snarl, if you can’t tell! Yikes!
This picture, gingerly taken by soil-dirty fingers belonging to yours truly, shows you the view from my garden facing North, toward our house. [...]
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In My Garden
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Book Recommendations, Chickens, Crafts and Family Ties and Gardening. 22 CommentsSnapshots of the good life!
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Chickens, Cooking and Food, Family Ties and Life and Odds and Ends. 10 Comments“Farmgirl livin’ makes for a more cheerful person, no matter where you are. It’s hard to describe in words what that means–you just know; you just live it.” ~Michaela Rosenthal, in the Apr-May issue of MaryJane’s Farm magazine
Check out this adorable Barred Rock chick, one of 156 that arrived this past Thursday morning. Fear not, [...]
Hard Life Knocks on the Farm
Published by May 17th, 2009 in Chickens and Christianity and Life. 11 CommentsA horrible sight greeted me in the field pen this morning. Let me preface this gory tale by saying I haven’t experienced this scale of blood boiling murderous rage and trembling hysteria ever! And all over a chicken!
That shows you how sheltered a life I’ve lived, if nothing else. Let me remind you, I’m an [...]
Baby Chicks Arrived!
Published by March 18th, 2009 in Book Recommendations and Chickens and Homemaking. 3 CommentsUp at 5:50 A.M. anticipating a phone call from the neighbors…who were anticipating a call from the Post Office…saying, “Come get your chicks!!”
Yes, you too can order chicks via a reputable hatchery. Or check your local farm store, many of them advertise “Chick Days” this time of year and have everything you need to get [...]
