Farming, more to it than meets the eye.
What's Going on...
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Summer, 2010
July: The bee
hives are buzzing like crazy and we are bracing for the onset of fruit!
The pumpkins are growing fast and furiously now! So are the weeds!
This is a great time of the year to have house-guests because hoeing
weeds
is part of the stay-and-play package!!!
May: Wow, as far as pumpkins go it is a perfect
season so far - who could ask for more? The crows did not eat any
seeds this year and the rain came shortly after planting.
Germination -- fantastic! Seelings are up and being naturally
watered about every three days! No hail storms or dry spells, only
a few hungry slugs! So far, so good!
The chickens still think they own the place; always eating my potted
flowers and the lettuce in the garden; can't have anything nice around
with those free-range chickens! Carl says it gives me something to
complain about!
The cattle have not gotten into any porcupines - yet!
April: Besides watching the grass grow, we're fixing fences and planting seedlings and getting all of the equipment ready for planting next month. All of this nice weather is keeping the hens happy. We still have 21 hens. Our new dog, Midge (see his pictures in photo gallery) has not eaten a one of them!
February: The
hens are glad the days are getting longer and have decided it is time to
lay more eggs! They get out when it is not too snowy and have fun
running around the house and pecking at what is left of the grass.