Ok. So it is a little bit early for the spring report, but my hyacinths are up already and that means business. No crocuses as of yet. But here is what is awakening in the garden already. 1. Hyacinth. They are popping up all over the south side flower beds. I wish I had planted… Read More The (Early) Spring Report 2014
Lots of people take their pets on vacation. Not a lot of people take their chickens. I am one of the weird exceptions. We travel a lot to Montana. A LOT. For example, we were in Montana for a month this past summer. I just couldn’t bring myself to ask someone to watch my chickens… Read More The Traveling Chickens
Around now is the time to plant your cool weather veggies in Idaho/Pacific Northwest. If you haven’t already been out there (and as long as your soil isn’t frozen or waterlogged), it is a great time to plant peas, lettuces, swiss chard, bok choy, spinach, beets, carrots, onions…anything that is considered a cool weather crop. … Read More Time to Get Planting!
Well, I did it. Today. I went out and got some baby chicks. I got four. One Golden Sex Link, one Black Sex Link and two Ameraucanas. I knew that I wanted the Ameraucanas and I originally wanted a Red Sex Link. My poor hubby. While I was out today I called the store to… Read More The Chicken Mama