Monthly Archives: February 2011

Betting on Mother Nature

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photo credit: normanack Every year I get spring fever along about January 15th. I usually manage to squelch it until February, but by then I can’t stand it and just have to stick a few seeds in the soil. This … Continue reading

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First Time Chicken Grower

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Well, I did it.  I ordered baby chicks for my first try at two legged farm animals.  I have lots of knowledge about the ones with four legs, but this is my first foray into the “they are so easy” … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Stain

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When you live close to the land, dirty clothes become an enduring (and sometimes overwhelming) part of your life. I was musing on matters laundry-related the other day while sorting the piles. Since the grandchildren had been with us for … Continue reading

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