Dan helped me trim up some of the trees. I brought in branches of the Red Bud tree and they have made a spectacular display in the keeping room on the end of the piano. Abby had her turkeys outside. They basically huddled in the corner together. The hens, the "girls", gave me only 4 eggs yesterday and 4 today. Hopefully, 6 will appear tomorrow. Had to wait for them to lay a few before I could make cookies. I used Mom's chocolate chip recipe, but substituted 3 cups of whole wheat flour for the all-purpose flour. The end result was definitely different, but still yummy.
Today, Abigail and I went to Molly's for Spanish and to see their pullets. Then, Abs drove from Molly's to school. The longest trip yet for her, I think. She'll start driving classes soon.
Betsy brought Violet up. She was SO cute. Vi's at that age where she picks up every little scrap off the floor and brings it to you. Walking around the farm she's decided to pick up all the sticks. That's cool with me! We got out the wheelbarrow and she filled it up with all the sticks laying around after the winter. Later, she pushed Betsy and me on the hammock. I think they call that Child Labor.
I cut some of the purple Lilac and filled two mason jars. Heavenly Sweet Aroma!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
March 2010
Today I planted my first crop of lettuce for this year. 3 Heirloom varieties and spinach left over from last year. Last week I did get in some of my onion sets. Need to plant my peas tomorrow and maybe some green onions.
We made a structural change to the garden this year and I think it's going to be the best deal yet. Dan used the tractor tiller and made 5 garden rows that are 42" wide. He left enough space between the rows for the riding mover to get through. No more weeding the walkways! or trying to keep enough newspaper and straw down to keep out the weeds!
I have 6 Rhode Island Red hens and one Cochin rooster. I was happy to purchase the hens at about 9 mos. old, and laying. It was great! Unloaded them into the chicken coop Saturday and by Sunday, I had my own fresh eggs! The rooster was purchased from a lady that shows Cochin birds. Even though he wasn't good enough for her to keep to show, he is perfectly beautiful to us. Abigail named him "Higgy-Baby" after Higgins in Magnum P.I. He certainly looks pompus and pretentious, but is gentle and takes good care of his ladies.
Abigail has 5 tom turkeys, about 1 month old. In August, she will take two of them to the fair. So far, her project is going really well. They are growing and enjoying the turkey run that Dan built for them in the barn. Abs said she might put them out tomorrow for the first time.
Dan is busy working on clearing the new property. He'd like to have it ready for cattle by fall. Yesterday, he made three trips to the salvage yard with truckloads of old stuff left on the property years ago. There are still many more trips to be made. He sure works hard. He had a painting job today, and after that he went over to the property and was working again. I think he burned a bunch of ? who knows.
We made a structural change to the garden this year and I think it's going to be the best deal yet. Dan used the tractor tiller and made 5 garden rows that are 42" wide. He left enough space between the rows for the riding mover to get through. No more weeding the walkways! or trying to keep enough newspaper and straw down to keep out the weeds!
I have 6 Rhode Island Red hens and one Cochin rooster. I was happy to purchase the hens at about 9 mos. old, and laying. It was great! Unloaded them into the chicken coop Saturday and by Sunday, I had my own fresh eggs! The rooster was purchased from a lady that shows Cochin birds. Even though he wasn't good enough for her to keep to show, he is perfectly beautiful to us. Abigail named him "Higgy-Baby" after Higgins in Magnum P.I. He certainly looks pompus and pretentious, but is gentle and takes good care of his ladies.
Abigail has 5 tom turkeys, about 1 month old. In August, she will take two of them to the fair. So far, her project is going really well. They are growing and enjoying the turkey run that Dan built for them in the barn. Abs said she might put them out tomorrow for the first time.
Dan is busy working on clearing the new property. He'd like to have it ready for cattle by fall. Yesterday, he made three trips to the salvage yard with truckloads of old stuff left on the property years ago. There are still many more trips to be made. He sure works hard. He had a painting job today, and after that he went over to the property and was working again. I think he burned a bunch of ? who knows.
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