i am a little late in planting but the slow cold start to things makes me less guilty. if i have the energy, i'll get the tomatoes and melons, corn, beans and squash in tomorrow.
the fava beans are blooming, i don't think i have the space to keep them until they fruit out sadly. but it definitely makes me want to plant them this winter. my raspberries are looking awesome.
this is the first year the chickens and bunnies have been successfully contained. which has to mean good things. i'm getting ready to lock the girls up so that i can try to grow them some 'pasture'.
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
5.21.2011
3.27.2011
this is the year
i've had a red-letter weekend of productivity sprung from aimlessness. who knew?
friday i put together another tray of seedling cups and filled them with flowers and herbs. i won't start another tray until it is time to kick off the squash, melons and cucumbers.
i'm hardening off (if not abandoning) the cabbage—i'd like to plant it in the front yard and my plans for that just aren't quite yet together. but it is still alive and it's the melissa cabbage, which i have had a crush on for some time. so i would like to follow through on it and my few onion sprouts. think positively.
saturday i threw down a row of arugula and another of mizuna, with a handful of red candle radishes in between. no sooner had i raked it over then we were gifted some luscious rain from the sky. my timing has been spectacular this season so far and i have to admit i've been feeling very fortunate.
i think this could be a red-letter year, if i just don't get carried away.
friday i put together another tray of seedling cups and filled them with flowers and herbs. i won't start another tray until it is time to kick off the squash, melons and cucumbers.
i'm hardening off (if not abandoning) the cabbage—i'd like to plant it in the front yard and my plans for that just aren't quite yet together. but it is still alive and it's the melissa cabbage, which i have had a crush on for some time. so i would like to follow through on it and my few onion sprouts. think positively.
saturday i threw down a row of arugula and another of mizuna, with a handful of red candle radishes in between. no sooner had i raked it over then we were gifted some luscious rain from the sky. my timing has been spectacular this season so far and i have to admit i've been feeling very fortunate.
i think this could be a red-letter year, if i just don't get carried away.
3.23.2011
a new spring
today i planted my tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and some herbs. mingus helped.
trying to plant and tend more thoughtfully, carefully—successfully.
using a potmaker given to me by a friend. i was intimidated by it, but its easy. i think i'll sit down tonight and build another tray out so that i can start more herbs and some flowers. contemplating peas.
6.11.2010
6.08.2010
harvesting: second week of june
one thing i am not harvesting: salad. the chickens absolutely destroyed my salad greens!
but there is plenty of arugula and broccoli raab to make up for it. and a smattering of chard.
and i started picking some gooseberries off my gooseberry bush, although i think i may have picked them a little early—but i don't know how to tell since they are naturally tart.
its a very slow start to the season. rain, rain, rain.
but there is plenty of arugula and broccoli raab to make up for it. and a smattering of chard.
and i started picking some gooseberries off my gooseberry bush, although i think i may have picked them a little early—but i don't know how to tell since they are naturally tart.
its a very slow start to the season. rain, rain, rain.
6.01.2010
cold holiday weekends? no fair.
the cold wet april weather that is holding us in her grasp now into june is starting to grate on me. it hasn't done much (if any) damage to the garden but it does prevent me from spending all my time out of doors, which is my favorite spring and summer activity.
saturday i barbecued for my family and a major overhaul of the patio area was required just to make sure we could all stay dry should the weather turn unexpectedly. the layout is nice, i'll probably keep it that way for awhile. i whipped up asparagus and salad from market purchases and grilled some chicken with a couple of tasty rubs i whipped together. i'll try to get the recipes posted later today.
sunday we were blessed with a sunny afternoon, just in time for the second barbecue we assembled at our place. no sooner did we all go home to nap than it began raining on patio set draped lovingly with old thrift-store sheets. talk about timing.
sunday we barbecued turkey and tofurkey sausage, whole ears of corn and pork kabobs. with a no-spend-meal goal in mind, i threw together some vegetarian chili (featuring local chickpeas, home-canned tomatoes, spring sweet onions and backyard herbs) and some corn bread. add salad and asparagus and we were a well-fed bunch.
even though all the other moments i didn't mention were rainy and chilly, it was still a decent holiday weekend.
saturday i barbecued for my family and a major overhaul of the patio area was required just to make sure we could all stay dry should the weather turn unexpectedly. the layout is nice, i'll probably keep it that way for awhile. i whipped up asparagus and salad from market purchases and grilled some chicken with a couple of tasty rubs i whipped together. i'll try to get the recipes posted later today.
sunday we were blessed with a sunny afternoon, just in time for the second barbecue we assembled at our place. no sooner did we all go home to nap than it began raining on patio set draped lovingly with old thrift-store sheets. talk about timing.
sunday we barbecued turkey and tofurkey sausage, whole ears of corn and pork kabobs. with a no-spend-meal goal in mind, i threw together some vegetarian chili (featuring local chickpeas, home-canned tomatoes, spring sweet onions and backyard herbs) and some corn bread. add salad and asparagus and we were a well-fed bunch.
even though all the other moments i didn't mention were rainy and chilly, it was still a decent holiday weekend.
5.12.2010
leap of faith
despite the variable weather i decided to throw my hat in the tomato ring.
this saturday i needed a perk-me-up, so at the farmer's market i picked up tomatoes to replace the ones that failed. i ended up with: pink brandywine, green zebra, purple cherokee, zapotec, orange anada, violet jasper, orange woodle, principe borhgese and red fig. once i got over the disappointment of the ones i grew dying, i let myself get carried away with fun tomato varieties.
got them in the ground that afternoon and they are still kickin'—so i am feeling good.
the weather is perking up. i've been taking advantage of the warm days to harden off what i've grown and everything seems to be doing well. i am starting to make eyes at my cucumbers, peppers and beans—their time is close (today?! tomorrow?!)
spring is here! its amazing what a little sunshine can do.
this saturday i needed a perk-me-up, so at the farmer's market i picked up tomatoes to replace the ones that failed. i ended up with: pink brandywine, green zebra, purple cherokee, zapotec, orange anada, violet jasper, orange woodle, principe borhgese and red fig. once i got over the disappointment of the ones i grew dying, i let myself get carried away with fun tomato varieties.
got them in the ground that afternoon and they are still kickin'—so i am feeling good.
the weather is perking up. i've been taking advantage of the warm days to harden off what i've grown and everything seems to be doing well. i am starting to make eyes at my cucumbers, peppers and beans—their time is close (today?! tomorrow?!)
spring is here! its amazing what a little sunshine can do.
5.05.2010
i'm trying to be patient, but c'mon!
this spring will not end, wait, i mean begin. this spring will not end or begin.
according to accuweather.com it is 50 degrees outside. its may 5th. cinco de mayo.
we're supposed to be living it up with margaritas and pretending we are in mexico.
instead, we have a freeze warning in effect until thursday.
more than anything it is affecting my spirit and motivation. it hasn't felt like time to grow things and i have been slow and haphazard at seeding. my friends and blogs with their luscious looking spinach and radishes make me green with envy.
looking at the forecast it looks like night temps are above 50 starting next friday (the 14th) but dip back down until the following wednesday. i know that the heat will come but its hard to believe it.
i've spent the week re-organizing the kitchen and spending quality time with the dog. i think this weekend i think i will revamp my efforts in the yard—but that is always what i say. we'll see what i do.
trying not to let my spirits get quashed by the cold weather and struggling plants. at least it will give me the opportunity to try at peas one more time. and saturday looks to be good weather with lots of activity.
according to accuweather.com it is 50 degrees outside. its may 5th. cinco de mayo.
we're supposed to be living it up with margaritas and pretending we are in mexico.
instead, we have a freeze warning in effect until thursday.
more than anything it is affecting my spirit and motivation. it hasn't felt like time to grow things and i have been slow and haphazard at seeding. my friends and blogs with their luscious looking spinach and radishes make me green with envy.
looking at the forecast it looks like night temps are above 50 starting next friday (the 14th) but dip back down until the following wednesday. i know that the heat will come but its hard to believe it.
i've spent the week re-organizing the kitchen and spending quality time with the dog. i think this weekend i think i will revamp my efforts in the yard—but that is always what i say. we'll see what i do.
trying not to let my spirits get quashed by the cold weather and struggling plants. at least it will give me the opportunity to try at peas one more time. and saturday looks to be good weather with lots of activity.
4.22.2010
early morning musings
this morning i am sipping coffee and blogging before riding my bicycle to work.
it's earth day and thus, get to work green day. its cold and blustery and riding my bicycle does not feel very enticing. but the ride is short and regardless of random holidays, my intention has been to bike more.
the house seems quieter with puff the cat gone but maybe its just different.
i hope that he is finding a home better suited to him and while i feel bad i also feel elated that i will not be cleaning up cat piss anymore.
last night we caught cholo (my lionhead bunny) finally and he has now been deposited in the hutch with moses (the grey mini-rex). it's already given moses more to do and beyond keeping the garden safe, it will be a better bunny experience for the both of them and that makes me happy. i'm realizing i can feed them the weeds from the front yard and likely kitchen scraps.
the garden is looking good.
i was impatient and pessimistic but things are starting to grow. more than anything i remember not harvesting in time, so i think my expectations were for wild, uncontrollable growth. i forget, that isn't until the heat comes. there is now steady rows of beets and carrots, arugula and radishes. i even see a few parsnips and salad greens coming through. the peas are sparse, i may plant again this weekend.
i'm trying to decide if i should be concerned about cross polination in my squash, melons, cucumbers and corn. thoughts? it mainly affects where i plant things.
the potatoes in the drive way are starting to poke through—i am not sure what elias has planned. on easter i came home to find my neighbor getting the driveway bed ready and when he mentioned he would plant potatoes i went running for my box of sprouted farm-grown potatoes. yes! potatoes are something i have wanted to grow and are somehow intimidated. i've never done it right yet. now he can be their primary caregiver and i will reap some of the benefits.
the grass is growing, the maples have leafed out.
the birds are twittering. for that matter, so am i. @agrowinggirl—either small garden news or interesting articles. you can find it to the right and you can even follow me. i find its a great way to share related information without a full post.
enjoy earth day. spend it outside, even if its raining.
it's earth day and thus, get to work green day. its cold and blustery and riding my bicycle does not feel very enticing. but the ride is short and regardless of random holidays, my intention has been to bike more.
the house seems quieter with puff the cat gone but maybe its just different.
i hope that he is finding a home better suited to him and while i feel bad i also feel elated that i will not be cleaning up cat piss anymore.
last night we caught cholo (my lionhead bunny) finally and he has now been deposited in the hutch with moses (the grey mini-rex). it's already given moses more to do and beyond keeping the garden safe, it will be a better bunny experience for the both of them and that makes me happy. i'm realizing i can feed them the weeds from the front yard and likely kitchen scraps.
the garden is looking good.
i was impatient and pessimistic but things are starting to grow. more than anything i remember not harvesting in time, so i think my expectations were for wild, uncontrollable growth. i forget, that isn't until the heat comes. there is now steady rows of beets and carrots, arugula and radishes. i even see a few parsnips and salad greens coming through. the peas are sparse, i may plant again this weekend.
i'm trying to decide if i should be concerned about cross polination in my squash, melons, cucumbers and corn. thoughts? it mainly affects where i plant things.
the potatoes in the drive way are starting to poke through—i am not sure what elias has planned. on easter i came home to find my neighbor getting the driveway bed ready and when he mentioned he would plant potatoes i went running for my box of sprouted farm-grown potatoes. yes! potatoes are something i have wanted to grow and are somehow intimidated. i've never done it right yet. now he can be their primary caregiver and i will reap some of the benefits.
the grass is growing, the maples have leafed out.
the birds are twittering. for that matter, so am i. @agrowinggirl—either small garden news or interesting articles. you can find it to the right and you can even follow me. i find its a great way to share related information without a full post.
enjoy earth day. spend it outside, even if its raining.
4.19.2010
spring cheating
this past weekend i missed out on the nicest weekend in walla walla yet.
but in return i did get to spend one especially lovely afternoon in seattle at gasworks park and the opportunity for two farmer's market shopping sprees. (photos to come this afternoon.)
so i am a little envious to have missed out on a sunny day in the mid-80's but i am super excited to play with my farmer's market finds over the next few days. i've got the spring staples (literally) in the bag: rhubarb? check. raab? check. asparagus? check. i was disappointed to not find any pea shoots or fava beans, but i did manage to score some mint, leeks, and kale—not to mention two items i've been dying to try: sunchokes and stinging nettles. (just last week i was reading up on stinging nettles.)
and for good measure i picked up some beauregard sweet potatoes. a few to eat and a few to sprout. just before my mini-break i decided i would try and sprout some sweet potatoes this spring and plant them by the driveway. i picked one up at the grocery store, but am more excited to know what varietal i'll be growing.
this is going to be a good (and eventful) week.
but in return i did get to spend one especially lovely afternoon in seattle at gasworks park and the opportunity for two farmer's market shopping sprees. (photos to come this afternoon.)
so i am a little envious to have missed out on a sunny day in the mid-80's but i am super excited to play with my farmer's market finds over the next few days. i've got the spring staples (literally) in the bag: rhubarb? check. raab? check. asparagus? check. i was disappointed to not find any pea shoots or fava beans, but i did manage to score some mint, leeks, and kale—not to mention two items i've been dying to try: sunchokes and stinging nettles. (just last week i was reading up on stinging nettles.)
and for good measure i picked up some beauregard sweet potatoes. a few to eat and a few to sprout. just before my mini-break i decided i would try and sprout some sweet potatoes this spring and plant them by the driveway. i picked one up at the grocery store, but am more excited to know what varietal i'll be growing.
this is going to be a good (and eventful) week.
4.01.2010
2.28.2010
sunny weekend
after a lovely twelve hour sleep, i am sitting in the kitchen sipping on some Trout Cellars Sangiovese left over from the night before. its a good glass a wine and a shame to let it go to waste, right?
...and really, what is the difference between a mimosa and a glass of wine at breakfast?
this morning breakfast will feature from-scratch-pancakes and fresh herb omelets with chevre. i don't expect it to top yesterdays breakfast (pan-scalloped potatoes with fresh herbs and cheese, scrambled eggs and fresh-oj mimosas) but i'll at least be in the neighborhood.
the sun is out and there are the bluest of skies. if i am lucky, i can sneak downstairs to do some work before the house is awake and its time for breakfast to be served. i am eager to get my 'office' set up and to claim some space of my own in this chaotic house. its a shame it has to be so sunny when i want all my attention to be in the basement. however, the project is small and should go quickly.
bought lights for seed starting, should be getting that project going in the next week or so. exciting! spring is near! my heart made little joyful leaps each time i saw a green bud on a tree yesterday or a sunny crocus raising its pretty flowery face to the sky. this year winter has seemed short and yet i am still overjoyed by the first signs of spring.
...and really, what is the difference between a mimosa and a glass of wine at breakfast?
this morning breakfast will feature from-scratch-pancakes and fresh herb omelets with chevre. i don't expect it to top yesterdays breakfast (pan-scalloped potatoes with fresh herbs and cheese, scrambled eggs and fresh-oj mimosas) but i'll at least be in the neighborhood.
the sun is out and there are the bluest of skies. if i am lucky, i can sneak downstairs to do some work before the house is awake and its time for breakfast to be served. i am eager to get my 'office' set up and to claim some space of my own in this chaotic house. its a shame it has to be so sunny when i want all my attention to be in the basement. however, the project is small and should go quickly.
bought lights for seed starting, should be getting that project going in the next week or so. exciting! spring is near! my heart made little joyful leaps each time i saw a green bud on a tree yesterday or a sunny crocus raising its pretty flowery face to the sky. this year winter has seemed short and yet i am still overjoyed by the first signs of spring.
6.21.2009
sixty-five degrees
i'm enjoying the unseasonably cool weather.
yes, a rainy, chilly, first day of summer sounds like a poor one. but the benefit of cool weather is that i can keep the windows and doors open and i can water throughout the day.
my house is filled with flowers.
rosemary, thyme and lavender in small vases in the kitchen. snapdragons from the csa. bachelor's buttons and cosmos from an adorable chinese woman at the farmer's market. and an absurdly large bouquet of roses (obscuring my television!) from a friends house.
i love it. i love fresh flowers and fresh air.
yes, a rainy, chilly, first day of summer sounds like a poor one. but the benefit of cool weather is that i can keep the windows and doors open and i can water throughout the day.
my house is filled with flowers.
rosemary, thyme and lavender in small vases in the kitchen. snapdragons from the csa. bachelor's buttons and cosmos from an adorable chinese woman at the farmer's market. and an absurdly large bouquet of roses (obscuring my television!) from a friends house.
i love it. i love fresh flowers and fresh air.
6.05.2009
they just need to grow now
i will fess up to my unfortunately long silence.
luckily for my plants, silence does not equate lack of activity.
a big push of activity before company arrived last weekend. shed is looking good, yard is neat, plants are holding on. said company last weekend led to a discernible lag in productivity but i am looking forward to this upcoming weekend to make up for lost time.
on the vegetable front the peppers are struggling, the seed-grown eggplants almost non-existent, and my inattention did a number on the squash, cukes and melons. may be a late, outdoor, seeding in my future this weekend. all the greens have finally come into their own, the beans are plugging right along and the tomatoes are holding on. garlic is up, leeks are growing some lovely scapes for me and some belated broccoli raab is making a good showing.
i have a compost built and am looking forward to the luscious benefits i will reap from the beautiful compost now brewing in my backyard. how it is that in june i am already thinking about the fall?
this weekend i will work on getting corn, sunflowers, melons, cukes, and squash into the ground. i'll admit that i am disappointed in myself for letting so many amazing things die on me, but i have faith that some will succeed when planted by seed. we are lucky to have a long, warm growing season here. besides, how many zucchinis do i really need?
i am also incredibly bummed that my digital camera got swiped from my car a few weeks ago. summer is one of my favorite times to take pictures and i would love to be documenting the garden and the progress on the portable chicken coop (started last sunday, going out to take a look at it in a few!)
digital camera, definitely high on my list of priorities.
getting the seeds in the ground, even higher. at least i have some things straight.
luckily for my plants, silence does not equate lack of activity.
a big push of activity before company arrived last weekend. shed is looking good, yard is neat, plants are holding on. said company last weekend led to a discernible lag in productivity but i am looking forward to this upcoming weekend to make up for lost time.
on the vegetable front the peppers are struggling, the seed-grown eggplants almost non-existent, and my inattention did a number on the squash, cukes and melons. may be a late, outdoor, seeding in my future this weekend. all the greens have finally come into their own, the beans are plugging right along and the tomatoes are holding on. garlic is up, leeks are growing some lovely scapes for me and some belated broccoli raab is making a good showing.
i have a compost built and am looking forward to the luscious benefits i will reap from the beautiful compost now brewing in my backyard. how it is that in june i am already thinking about the fall?
this weekend i will work on getting corn, sunflowers, melons, cukes, and squash into the ground. i'll admit that i am disappointed in myself for letting so many amazing things die on me, but i have faith that some will succeed when planted by seed. we are lucky to have a long, warm growing season here. besides, how many zucchinis do i really need?
i am also incredibly bummed that my digital camera got swiped from my car a few weeks ago. summer is one of my favorite times to take pictures and i would love to be documenting the garden and the progress on the portable chicken coop (started last sunday, going out to take a look at it in a few!)
digital camera, definitely high on my list of priorities.
getting the seeds in the ground, even higher. at least i have some things straight.
4.20.2009
here comes the sun
this weekend was a good one.
planted strawberries, leeks, black raspberries, gooseberry, cranberry and broccoli plants. let the chickens and bunnies roam freely while i tended to the garden and sipped on glasses of wine. i am so glad that it is spring.
my goal this summer is to water all my perennial shrubs like crazy. i want things to grow, grow, grow!
my goal this week is to build a compost pile, clean out the chicken coop, organize the shed, plant potatoes, build a rain barrel, buy a clothesline and make an appointment for the bunnies to get neutered.
its nice to spend most of the weekend in my backyard.
i start the week with a clean slate and the motivation to keep trucking along.
planted strawberries, leeks, black raspberries, gooseberry, cranberry and broccoli plants. let the chickens and bunnies roam freely while i tended to the garden and sipped on glasses of wine. i am so glad that it is spring.
little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and i say it's all right
my goal this summer is to water all my perennial shrubs like crazy. i want things to grow, grow, grow!
my goal this week is to build a compost pile, clean out the chicken coop, organize the shed, plant potatoes, build a rain barrel, buy a clothesline and make an appointment for the bunnies to get neutered.
its nice to spend most of the weekend in my backyard.
i start the week with a clean slate and the motivation to keep trucking along.
4.10.2009
looking forward to the weekend
to my delight and just in time for the weekend, my berry plants arrived!
black raspberry, currants and gooseberries. maybe a flowering tree?
this weekend i will play in my garden.
plant berries and seeds, build a fire pit and rain barrels.
clean and organize my life and my house.
i've come to realize my house is the perfect size for me.
easy to clean with an hours worth of effort.
i'm going to try and rest my mind, reset my attitude.
i'll have the added benefit of the house to myself. the timing is impeccable.
((chicken count: 53. five bantys, six sussex, four marans, five wynadottes, seventeen amerucanas, ten barred rocks, ten miscellaneous. a little ridiculous but if you're going to raise five, why not fifty?))
black raspberry, currants and gooseberries. maybe a flowering tree?
this weekend i will play in my garden.
plant berries and seeds, build a fire pit and rain barrels.
clean and organize my life and my house.
i've come to realize my house is the perfect size for me.
easy to clean with an hours worth of effort.
i'm going to try and rest my mind, reset my attitude.
i'll have the added benefit of the house to myself. the timing is impeccable.
((chicken count: 53. five bantys, six sussex, four marans, five wynadottes, seventeen amerucanas, ten barred rocks, ten miscellaneous. a little ridiculous but if you're going to raise five, why not fifty?))
3.21.2009
signs of new life, indoors
its amazing what one can fit into their basement.
for one, the basement is now home to more baby chicks.
ten miscellaneous for a john & tristan, ten barred rocks for my farm, and five bantys for fun.
chickens are becoming hot in this town.
the feed stores are scrambling to stock chicks, everyone is talking about them. i kind of laugh. i'd like to think i have something to do with it. so many people who i have talked about chickens to want them now.
it makes me happy to think of so many people eating tasty fresh eggs. i'm glad than while the economy is tanking, people are looking to become self-sufficient. its a lot healthier than them relying on canned peas, frozen pizzas and fast food.
and in other basement news, today i planted oodles of seeds downstairs. tomatoes, peppers, basil and other herbs. it helped that my friend john was also in attendance. companionship keeps me focused.
the eggplants, celeriac and cauliflower are doing well.
a little leggy but very green.
i'm eager for warm weather.
today i was going to turn my beds a little with a garden fork but it began to rain, which of course, reminded me that i need to build rain barrels. soon.
next projects need to be: build rain barrels, fortify the chickens, plant outside, get bunnies neutered and fix rabbit hutch.
doesn't seem too daunting, which is a relief.
its now officially spring!
for one, the basement is now home to more baby chicks.
ten miscellaneous for a john & tristan, ten barred rocks for my farm, and five bantys for fun.
chickens are becoming hot in this town.
the feed stores are scrambling to stock chicks, everyone is talking about them. i kind of laugh. i'd like to think i have something to do with it. so many people who i have talked about chickens to want them now.
it makes me happy to think of so many people eating tasty fresh eggs. i'm glad than while the economy is tanking, people are looking to become self-sufficient. its a lot healthier than them relying on canned peas, frozen pizzas and fast food.
and in other basement news, today i planted oodles of seeds downstairs. tomatoes, peppers, basil and other herbs. it helped that my friend john was also in attendance. companionship keeps me focused.
the eggplants, celeriac and cauliflower are doing well.
a little leggy but very green.
i'm eager for warm weather.
today i was going to turn my beds a little with a garden fork but it began to rain, which of course, reminded me that i need to build rain barrels. soon.
next projects need to be: build rain barrels, fortify the chickens, plant outside, get bunnies neutered and fix rabbit hutch.
doesn't seem too daunting, which is a relief.
its now officially spring!
3.09.2009
struggling with the weather
yesterday on a whim i planted some peas.
it was sunny with blue skies. the ground was workable.
i spent as much of the day outside, bundled up but soaking up the vitamin D. watching the chickens and bunnies run around. (i've been letting moses run around, he doesn't go far, he mostly tries to fight with cholo through the fence.)
this morning i awoke to find snow.grumble.
and my roommate unplugged the heat mat under my seedlings.
for all his uniqueness this one is the biggest of my grumblings with him.
i'd like the sun to come back.
its the best thing i have going for me right now.
it was sunny with blue skies. the ground was workable.
i spent as much of the day outside, bundled up but soaking up the vitamin D. watching the chickens and bunnies run around. (i've been letting moses run around, he doesn't go far, he mostly tries to fight with cholo through the fence.)
this morning i awoke to find snow.grumble.
and my roommate unplugged the heat mat under my seedlings.
for all his uniqueness this one is the biggest of my grumblings with him.
i'd like the sun to come back.
its the best thing i have going for me right now.
2.10.2009
kismet?
saturday it was sunny and warm if you weren't in the shade.
i spent the morning working on my rabbit hutch and the afternoon checking out the new farm. it was lovely. orchards. old crusty barn. birds. grapes.
spending time with sarah always leaves me feeling like my goals are attainable. that things will add up, fall into place. its a great feeling.
in this case, its not just a feeling, saturday it became fact.
i am going to become a chicken farmer on sarah's farm.
it was a wonderful and unexpected surprise and happens to be absolutely ideal. the farm is a (seriously) quick drive from my work, meaning daily upkeep will be convenient and the neighbor has pasture that he said he would consider leasing out to raise some beef on.
in one fell swoop, everything i've been wanting has fallen into place and all fifteen minutes from my door. i can't help but hum the johnny appleseed song.
i spent the morning working on my rabbit hutch and the afternoon checking out the new farm. it was lovely. orchards. old crusty barn. birds. grapes.
spending time with sarah always leaves me feeling like my goals are attainable. that things will add up, fall into place. its a great feeling.
in this case, its not just a feeling, saturday it became fact.
i am going to become a chicken farmer on sarah's farm.
it was a wonderful and unexpected surprise and happens to be absolutely ideal. the farm is a (seriously) quick drive from my work, meaning daily upkeep will be convenient and the neighbor has pasture that he said he would consider leasing out to raise some beef on.
in one fell swoop, everything i've been wanting has fallen into place and all fifteen minutes from my door. i can't help but hum the johnny appleseed song.
5.09.2008
updates from another time zone
from across the country i hear that my tomatoes are hurting.
not a whole lot i can do about it as this moment, but i do fret a little.
when i get home i should probably build a cloche for the bed. i wonder how everything else is doing and if the radishes are being watered. i wonder what my greens look like.
in my absence my grandmother had my berry beds finished and planted for me, so that is one large project i can happily cross off my list. lets hope they grow, grow, grow!
have been spending a lot of time at botanical gardens. nice to see some greenery while visiting this massive city. have used them (and my digital camera) as an opportunity to scout out plants that i might like.
all in all, its making me feel very old.
(nearly everyone at botanical gardens are retired.)
back in town on sunday. then i can properly attend to my garden.
its getting close. close to being able to invite people over.
now if only the weather would warm up!
(be careful what you wish for....)
not a whole lot i can do about it as this moment, but i do fret a little.
when i get home i should probably build a cloche for the bed. i wonder how everything else is doing and if the radishes are being watered. i wonder what my greens look like.
in my absence my grandmother had my berry beds finished and planted for me, so that is one large project i can happily cross off my list. lets hope they grow, grow, grow!
have been spending a lot of time at botanical gardens. nice to see some greenery while visiting this massive city. have used them (and my digital camera) as an opportunity to scout out plants that i might like.
all in all, its making me feel very old.
(nearly everyone at botanical gardens are retired.)
back in town on sunday. then i can properly attend to my garden.
its getting close. close to being able to invite people over.
now if only the weather would warm up!
(be careful what you wish for....)
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