The fence that we have been talking about and working on for nearly 5 months is finally done, well almost. It's done enough to contain the birds and keep the predators at bay. All that's left is finishing up the gates for our ease of access. Last weekend we had a day that truly motivated … Continue reading The Fence is Finished
Month: May 2018
Garlic Infused Vinegar
Garlic chives are in bloom now. Did you know their lovely purple flowers are edible? You can add them to a salad for a fun touch and a huge hit of flavor. Or, try infusing some white wine vinegar for a lovely addition to a salad dressing. The other day I picked a basketful and … Continue reading Garlic Infused Vinegar
Honeysuckle Season
It's the time of year when you walk outside and a wave of sweet scent washes over you. Even with days of brush cutting, we have loads of honeysuckle along the edges of our property, all of which is loaded with flowers now. A couple of days ago I got a message from my friend … Continue reading Honeysuckle Season
Cock-a-doodle-doo
This little guy is finding his voice and keeping his eye on me! I had my eye on this guy from the start, as a possible rooster. The other day I was out there and he was following me around when I heard a second crowing under the truck box. Looks like we have … Continue reading Cock-a-doodle-doo
Tomatoes and Peppers for Sale
I have maxed out what I can plant in my garden so I'm offering the rest of my plants for sale. They are almost all heirlooms, seed purchased from Seed Savers Exchange and started in my house this winter. Click on names below to read more about the different varieties. Plants are hardened off and … Continue reading Tomatoes and Peppers for Sale
Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
One of the plants that is doing really well in my garden already is Swiss Chard. This is a new plant for me. I had a coupon for buy-one-get-one seeds so I grabbed a packet of Swiss Chard. It's a lovely plant, with such beautiful color. I love the red and yellow stems. I'm learning … Continue reading Spicy Swiss Chard with Chickpeas
Time to Join the Flock
The babies we got in February are now 10 weeks old. About a week ago we started letting them out of the truck box to free range in the yard with the adults. The truck box is up in the back field and not many adults make it that far away at this point. So … Continue reading Time to Join the Flock
Kale Caesar Salad
I tried out a new recipe tonight from a gorgeous cookbook a friend gave me years ago called The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson. Kale season is in full swing so I was excited to find her recipe entitled "Kale Caesar with Polenta Croutons." It is simple and delicious. I made a few small modifications. … Continue reading Kale Caesar Salad
Lovely Lilacs
There is a beautiful old lilac bush on the edge of our property, along the tree line. A few years ago my husband almost cut it down when trimming brush. I'm so very glad I caught him before he did because this time of year it is covered in gorgeous purple flowers that fill the … Continue reading Lovely Lilacs
My Berry Garden in early May
The berry garden is beginning to really take shape now, in early May. I suppose it is more appropriate to call it a perennial garden. Though it is mostly berries of different types, I have also included some other vegetable plants. The rhubarb I planted last year came back in full force this spring. The … Continue reading My Berry Garden in early May
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