Fall in my gardens this year was a sad state of affairs.The word disaster comes to mind: D - Determined is what I was in the beginning until…I - Ivy, as in poison. And we all got it after working in the side garden.S - Slack is what happened after the heat set in.A -Ashamed … Continue reading GWG#12: Describe fall in your garden
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Mama And The Big Angry Molt
Molting is one of the most natural things to happen in chickens; generally speaking, it occurs in the fall when the weather is just starting to turn. On our little hobby farm, this year is the exception. I was cleaning the coop on Boxing Day and noticed one of my senior gals, Mama, looking rather … Continue reading Mama And The Big Angry Molt
GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
Fun fact about me: I hate vegetables! (loathe entirely!) I know, right? Difficult to wrap your brain around. So, not surprising to learn that the last thing I ate that was grown in my garden was a carrot in 2016. Which was the last year we had a proper large vegetable garden. But I LOVE … Continue reading GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
What The Duck?!
Have you ever done something and immediately thought, 'maybe this is a bad idea'? Generally, that's my thought when I purchase a new fern (haha). Exactly my thoughts when I brought home three Silver Mallard ducklings! Cause fifteen chickens weren't enough work already?! Just because your lifelong friend has ducks doesn't mean you need them … Continue reading What The Duck?!
Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
One of my favourite things to do is sit on the back deck and watch the chickens free-ranging in the yard. For the most part, they stay in our yard; on occasion, they will cross the road to peck around under the neighbours' tree (answering that age-old question!). In the spring of 2019, I had … Continue reading Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
GWG#6: Landscapes
Picture this: You're out for a drive taking a break from the hustle and bustle. You find yourself off your beaten path and maybe a little lost but it's okay you probably have GPS to find your way home. The roads feel like roller coasters with twists and turns and the hills feel like you … Continue reading GWG#6: Landscapes
Don’t Touch
Don't even look at her. If you do she drops leaves; actually, I think she throws them at you! She's temperamental today and clearly unhappy. Before This lovely fern was given to me by a neighbour. It thrived in her garden all summer and she didn't want to see it go to waste when the … Continue reading Don’t Touch
My Dad: The Coolest Guy I Know
There has to be at least 100 reasons why that statement is true. And yes, you could say I am biased. But it's no lie he's a pretty interesting dude. For the sake of time, let's just talk about one of my favourites. My Dad has an ice boat. For those of you who aren't … Continue reading My Dad: The Coolest Guy I Know
In My Travels
For the past several months I've been working out-of-town. It's roughly a 45 min drive, one way, depending on the weather. I get SOOO bored driving the same route over and over and over again. Generally, if I take one route to my destination I take a different one home...I've always just been like that...which drives Dan nuts! Lucky … Continue reading In My Travels
5 Things…
Yes that's right, 5 things have kept me from blogging. Buggers! 1. Crocheting.I've been working on a hexagon crochet blanket...wait for it...for the past 3 years. I know, right! What a project it has turned out to be! Earlier this year, while browsing Pinterest, I found a lovely new pattern I wanted to try so I … Continue reading 5 Things…
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