This year is going to be different. This year, my botanical obsessions will (theoretically) be selected in advance!
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Occasionally, I find things at the hardware store and think, “What can I make with this?”
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So you’ve built your Chicken Coop and Run “Shangri-La,” and come the rainy season, discover that more than a bit of water is entering in. What to do?
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I did a lot of research before setting up my little yolk factory. My goal was to make chicken-keeping here in Blackberry Land as positive an experience as possible. Safe for the birds, easy to maintain, and not an eyesore. For the most part, I’ve succeeded, but looking back there are things that could’ve been done way better.
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It’s a little extra work to make a Fort Knox chicken run, but trust me, it’s worth it.
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One of the first things I learned in a beekeeping class here in Seattle is that what works in, say, Ohio or California can’t be counted on to work in the drizzly PNW.
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A fine way to celebrate a Springtime version of Thanksgiving.
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There was a multidimensional allure to setting up hives on my little farm. For one thing, I like honey. Let me repeat: I really like honey…
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No space, no problem! Here's how to grow potatoes in bags
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A summation of the most important features to include in one’s own backyard Archicoopture
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After several years of “sharing” our harvest with bunnies and other critters, we installed a terrific fence. I say it’s terrific because...
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Or...A Bee Friendly Please Public Service Announcement:
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The miracle of a homemade dog food stew. Recipe included.
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It was a bittersweet night experiencing the Highway 99 Blues Club for both the first and last time…
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Horses. What is it about them that allures, inspires, and spellbinds?
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How to know if you’re ready to keep peeps
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A hardy collection of proven, repeat performers that have required minimal maintenance over the years in my PNW garden
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What made it so wonderful wasn’t just the tasty result, but his suggestions regarding the process - and I don’t mean the recipe instructions (though those helped, too).
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