Monthly Archives: February 2010

Muck and other yucky stuff

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Sandy

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a teenage nephew in want of money will be willing to muck out a goat barn. Thankfully, this was the case today. Following of the “deep bedding” methodology, we don’t clean out the goat barn often.  We layer … Continue reading →

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Birds and bees and kiwi

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Sandy

After a brief winter hiatus, the chickens are now laying at normal levels again.  From our eight chickens, we’re getting 5 – 6 eggs a day, which translates into over three dozen eggs a week.  For a family of four, that … Continue reading →

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Photo album: Greenhouse in February, 2010

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Sandy

I love my greenhouse.  This will be the second full year we’ve had the structure and I continue to be thankful that we have it. Although we don’t use it exactly as originally planned (we were never able to get the heat … Continue reading →

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Seed starting chaos

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Sandy

 I buy too many seeds. There are two reasons for this: 1. I can’t resist the plant descriptions and always buy more varieties than I really need, and 2. My seed storage is such a mess I can never stay on … Continue reading →

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Follow the sun: Organic fruit tree care

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Sandy

When a gardener gets a beautiful sunny day in February, it cannot be wasted. By noon on Saturday, our temperatures were hitting the sixties, the sun was out in full force, and wind was minimal. It was the absolutely perfect … Continue reading →

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