Well Munchkin 2 needed new boots and Munchkin 1 is growing like a weed so when I found out Tractor Supply got a new shipment of their kids Tractor Boots in we had to go tonight and pick up a couple of pairs. At 9.99 on clearance (16.99 regular) it was a great deal. Munchkin 1, LOVES the fact that he now has a pair of boots just like his 5 yr old friend. I'm hoping it will help for awhile at dinner to convince him to eat more- so he can grow into them!
Neighbors white chickens invaded yard again- finally found the new hole in the fence they are coming through. I want to keep them out as I do not know where they came from and don't want to mix flocks. Luckily they always know they are in trouble and run as soon as they see me!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ordered chicks
So I ordered 38 chicks today. No they are not all for me, they are split between 6 of us. As the minimum order is 25 we pooled together again this year. I'm ordering a Cukoo Maran, Salmon Favarolles, Egyptian Fayamis girls, a male Aracanua Americana and 2 Black Giant Jersey chickens. We wanted a nicer rooster as ours is being a brat to the boys. So this one is going to be "boy-handled" from the time we get it. They are coming from McMurray McMurray Hatchery- which I LOVE! They have great costumer service and great birds. Our family has used them for years. I'm looking forward to the dark eggs of the Cukoo Maran- supposed to be the darkest egg. The Salmon Faverolles have a tinted egg- but no color specified, so we can't wait to see what color it will be.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Daises and Art
July In Weaverville
We were out and about town and when I saw this perennial bed at the local art gallery I had to take a picture. I love how cheerful the daisies look. Of course the reason I was stopping inside was we decided to buy a cutting board for our anniversary from one of the local artists. I am looking forward to serving cheese and crackers on it when guests come to visit. It is so pretty though I'm thinking I'll have to display it to store it somewhere in the kitchen.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Shuttle Launch
Well it’s supposed to snow tonight and tomorrow. We have had a heavy rain shower, sprinkles and hail so far today. Right now cloudy and cold outside. Soil is already too wet again though to sneak out and plant anything- darn clayey soil! But I’m dreaming of what the beds might look like outside kitchen window with all the bulbs planted yesterday- if they all grow.
So today has been a good day to read catalogs. That is when not watching the shuttle launch. Let Munchkin1 skip his nap so that he could watch it live. We did record it- but not the same. He’s had fun watching the replays of the launch from different angles. The baby even squealed the first time we saw the launch. It was pretty exciting. But as Hubby said it will be one of those things that we tell them about when they are older and don’t remember- but can say that they watched it. Crazy to think that the USA Space program is closing down. Discover Shuttle was really pretty to watch.
So today has been a good day to read catalogs. That is when not watching the shuttle launch. Let Munchkin1 skip his nap so that he could watch it live. We did record it- but not the same. He’s had fun watching the replays of the launch from different angles. The baby even squealed the first time we saw the launch. It was pretty exciting. But as Hubby said it will be one of those things that we tell them about when they are older and don’t remember- but can say that they watched it. Crazy to think that the USA Space program is closing down. Discover Shuttle was really pretty to watch.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Garden Work- Spring Fever
Boys helped me to plant Tulips (35), Dahlia (2 and some small ones), 6 early alliums, 2 later alliums (giant?- bulbs were 4 times the size of the others) in a bed that we will see form the kitchen window. Then the battery died on the drill and I couldn’t find any others that were charged. So, switched to planting plants were in pots that I’ve been wanting to plant. So 3 1 gal lipstick plant by front gate and 2 Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ in 4” pots along border bed and a 6 pack of coral bells under an oak tree were then planted.
I also added some leftover narcissus along back fence area to hopefully deter gophers from taking my tulips. We’ll see if it works. I’ve seen them within 50’ of this bed. Though one I also saw get killed by a hawk- so nature is doing her thing.
I’m thinking of adding cosmos and zinnia seeds when soil is warm enough over the bulbs. So far the color in that section of bed is white and purple with a little pink. Behind the bulbs I left room to add hollyhocks or a vine on a trellis for some height. Next to the bulbs I want to plant Shasta daisy, horehound, fever few and money plant. All but the last are plants that I will divide from mom and grandma’s yard. The money plant grandma and grandpa already gave me and I’m going to start some soon. I’m going to save some seed to just sprinkle here and there when I’m digging on bare soil to see if that works to this Spring. I’m looking forward to their purple spikes.
Had fish for dinner tonight again and used garden herbs again. Chives are looking good so I need to think of something to cook with them. Onions are sitting pretty- hopefully they will start bulbing soon.
I also added some leftover narcissus along back fence area to hopefully deter gophers from taking my tulips. We’ll see if it works. I’ve seen them within 50’ of this bed. Though one I also saw get killed by a hawk- so nature is doing her thing.
I’m thinking of adding cosmos and zinnia seeds when soil is warm enough over the bulbs. So far the color in that section of bed is white and purple with a little pink. Behind the bulbs I left room to add hollyhocks or a vine on a trellis for some height. Next to the bulbs I want to plant Shasta daisy, horehound, fever few and money plant. All but the last are plants that I will divide from mom and grandma’s yard. The money plant grandma and grandpa already gave me and I’m going to start some soon. I’m going to save some seed to just sprinkle here and there when I’m digging on bare soil to see if that works to this Spring. I’m looking forward to their purple spikes.
Had fish for dinner tonight again and used garden herbs again. Chives are looking good so I need to think of something to cook with them. Onions are sitting pretty- hopefully they will start bulbing soon.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Garden- Compost & Garlic
Went to city dump again and this time was successful in getting a yard of compost. Man did they have a lot ready to go! Munchkin 1 enjoyed watching him come in the REALLY BIG loader and after parking it use small tractor with ½ yard bucket to load our truck. I put a tarp down in bed of truck first to make unloading easier. Which worked like a charm. I was able to pull last 2 wheel barrow loads to the back of truck using tarp. When last bits where shaken into wheelbarrow I then laid it out to rinse off the leftover- once dry it’s folded back up and put back in truck for next load? (hopefully soon).
So total for this one bed is getting expensive. The yard of compost was $27- cheap compared to bags, etc. that you would buy elsewhere. But add in the cost of 1 redwood post, 4 cedar fence boards, wire to line the bottom (Staples and stapler to attach where free and mom sent them down when I was unable to find mine still). So as all but 2 wheelbarrow loads when into the bed I’m going to charge it all to the bed.
Also picked up another bucket of coffee grounds which went into the bed. Hopefully will be picking up 1 per week.
Nice thing though is I finally got to plant my garlic I bought awhile ago (yes I know it’s late- that’s been the running theme this year- especially with rains and wet soggy soil to slow me down more than the kids do). One sack of bulbs was hard neck and they were pretty much all soft so I tossed almost all. A few small cloves still felt firm mostly so tried planting them- not holding my breathe. Though I did make sure to plant them a few feet away from the others just in case. The soft neck variety was all okay except for one bulb. So If they all grow I should have about 40 bulbs from the little sack I planted. Looking forward to seeing them grow.
So total for this one bed is getting expensive. The yard of compost was $27- cheap compared to bags, etc. that you would buy elsewhere. But add in the cost of 1 redwood post, 4 cedar fence boards, wire to line the bottom (Staples and stapler to attach where free and mom sent them down when I was unable to find mine still). So as all but 2 wheelbarrow loads when into the bed I’m going to charge it all to the bed.
Also picked up another bucket of coffee grounds which went into the bed. Hopefully will be picking up 1 per week.
Nice thing though is I finally got to plant my garlic I bought awhile ago (yes I know it’s late- that’s been the running theme this year- especially with rains and wet soggy soil to slow me down more than the kids do). One sack of bulbs was hard neck and they were pretty much all soft so I tossed almost all. A few small cloves still felt firm mostly so tried planting them- not holding my breathe. Though I did make sure to plant them a few feet away from the others just in case. The soft neck variety was all okay except for one bulb. So If they all grow I should have about 40 bulbs from the little sack I planted. Looking forward to seeing them grow.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Garden Work- Compost?
Tried going to the dump to get compost today- It was closed! I forgot that with the holiday that they might be closed- Waste Management was picking up garbage today. But as it is a city dump they are on a different schedule. Bummer- hopefully rains hold off tomorrow so that I can get a load in the new bed finally.
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