Author Archives: robin

Eclipse

Posted on May 21, 2012 by robin

Did anyone catch the eclipse on Sunday?

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Twisted chick beak

Posted on May 20, 2012 by robin

The first batch of chicks we bought at the farm store had 3 mystery chicks that I bought for half price. After we got the chicks home I noticed one of the mystery chicks had a twisted beak. We both … Continue reading →

Posted in Livestock | 5 Comments

Rabbit sighting

Posted on May 19, 2012 by robin

Lee and I had just finished unloading 20 sheets of drywall when I took a walk around the side of our house. I turned the corner and let out a shriek. Our half blind cat Jack had been hunting and … Continue reading →

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Future little gardener

Posted on May 18, 2012 by robin

On Wednesday my little great-nephew came over. I babysit him regularly, and today we went out to the vegetable garden. He had fun helping out, so maybe next year we will have to get him his own little patch to … Continue reading →

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Warm days in the garden

Posted on May 15, 2012 by robin

The last couple weeks have been non-stop busy around our place. When the warm weather arrives suddenly I can find a million things to do outside rather than vacuum the house. I have been mowing, pulling ivy, painting the chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | 14 Comments

Installing sheep wool insulation batts

Posted on May 7, 2012 by robin

Three years ago we bought some sheep wool insulation from Oregon Shepherd. The product was actually made in New Zealand, and a couple local farmers had imported a shipping container full of it and stored it in their barn. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation | 7 Comments

Glorious gardening

Posted on April 29, 2012 by robin

Lee got his new rototiller out and started breaking ground in the garden last weekend. It’s amazing how much more ground you can prepare when you aren’t turning the sod over by hand. Our garden hasn’t looked this good since … Continue reading →

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Chicken coop upgrade

Posted on April 22, 2012 by robin

Before we left on vacation we made a small upgrade to the chicken coop. We had seen a flock of wild turkeys in our field and we didn’t want the annoying buzzards cleaning out the chicken feeders in one day. … Continue reading →

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Spring brings lots to do

Posted on April 20, 2012 by robin

During this past weekend and early week, Lee and I were happily busy with outdoor chores. Then I got a bloody cold, and we have been cooling our heels and watching the rain pour down. Evil the rooster had his … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleanup, Gardening | 10 Comments

Planting vintage garden seeds

Posted on April 13, 2012 by robin

I’ve made it a goal this year to use up old vegetable seed. I’m sowing it pretty thick since some of it is ancient and germination rates should be down. If nothing sprouts or it all rots in the rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | 9 Comments