And just like that we spring ahead and have more light. But I do not dislike winter. We have a solid old house. It is cozy even when the wind…
We waited for the first warm day this winter to check our hive. The Little Ladies had not made it through the winter. We will order some new bees, and see…
For several years, I’ve been thinking about our food systems and ways that I can actively participate in creating more of what I eat. That’s one of the reason I have laying…
We now are the proud owners of a bee box and have been graced with a swarm to live in it. I believe we will learn a lot, a l…
Chickens and day old bread and sunshine. Yay, Saturday.
It’s light when we get home. Lewis. Savannah is no longer scared of the elliptical. Gilbert has an injury — it’s been a very long week, but we have him…
It’s dark, cold, wet, rainy. The run is muddy. The shavings in the house are matted down. Our waterer has started leaking and the hens have started kicking out their…
December has passed by, a dark month filled with projects and celebrations and community. Finished our wedding quilt. The Grandparents had their 61st wedding anniversary. The chickens kept laying, the…
The Ladies are in full tilt now. I collect eggs twice a day. If I have the dogs with me, I can’t get their leashes off if I have more…
And just like that, I need a basket to carry the day’s eggs. Thanks to The Gentleman for doing such a good job lighting the coop. It’s pretty amazing to…
River + Fir 