Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday (and Memorial Day), everyone!We spent a lot of time in the garden yesterday trying to get as much done as possible before the onslaught of summer really begins.  While everything is planted out much sooner than it was last year at this time, I just can't seem to shake this overwhelming urge to get everything in the ground…
May 28, 2012
Broody – Drawing Blood & Back in Solitary

Broody – Drawing Blood & Back in Solitary

Ugh...Broody is back in solitary confinement.  This time, though, we put her in the outdoor chick brooder instead of the little one in the garage since she beat herself up last time.Why is she in there again?  Well, because she is officially on the cull list :-(  We tried solitary the first time and it didn't work.  So, then we…
May 27, 2012
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment inspired by Soule Mama} If you feel inspired to share your moment, please leave a link to your moment in the comments below for all to see.
May 25, 2012
Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer Lemon Tree

Well, we finally broke down and purchased ourselves a little lemon tree!  We've been talking about it for a while and have debated the pros and cons and have decided to go ahead and jump on it. It's really little right now...more of a bush than a tree...but it has itty bitty lemons on it and that makes me happy!…
May 24, 2012
Almost a Strawberry!

Almost a Strawberry!

Oh man...I'm counting down the days until these beauties will be ready!  Our little strawberry patch is so happy this year...I'm hoping for a great harvest :-)What's your favorite thing to make with fresh strawberries?
May 23, 2012
Good News/Bad News

Good News/Bad News

The good news is, we have cherries that are ripening up!The bad news is, we have a million aphids on our cherry tree!The good news is, we also have some Ladybugs on our cherry tree!Let's hope they're hungrier and faster than the aphids...
May 22, 2012