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Chicks and Their Set Up, Including Building a New Brooder Box
Planting Out Peas on a New DIY Trellis
Mulching!
Adventures in Bread-Baking with Einkorn Flour
Looks Like Dodger Got Kicked! Treating His Leg Injury
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In the Garden
A hardy collection of proven, repeat performers that have required minimal maintenance over the years in my PNW garden.
It seems simple enough. Put seeds in dirt. Water. Watch grow. Unfortunately, those steps alone haven’t produced great results for me here in the PNW. This year, I think I’ve cracked the code.
Amazing what a getting a little more dirt can do.
On the Farm
This past Fall I decided to try the Bee Cozy from NOD Apiary Products. Note, this is not a paid review. Just my personal thoughts on how well this product performs.
Bees. They are endlessly fascinating. Recent case in point: Discovering the existence of laying workers. Allow me to explain.
Got new chicks to add to my little flock. The chick brooder I used before worked so well, I’m using it again.
At Home
Mmm…we love homemade granola. Especially with homegrown berries and yogurt. Or dried cranberries and pecans. Or any number of additions! Get the base recipe here.
A favorite family recipe, especially delicious with homegrown berries and greens!
A fine way to celebrate a Springtime version of Thanksgiving.
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Occasionally, I find things at the hardware store and think, “What can I make with this?”
It was a bittersweet night experiencing the Highway 99 Blues Club for both the first and last time…