And Then There Were Seven…

And Then There Were Seven…

Warning: This post may contain photos that could be offensive or shocking to readers.  Please do not read this post if you are squeamish or have issues with the slaughtering of chickens.   You have been (officially) warned.   Alrighty then, now that that's out of the way...if you're still reading this, then you must want to hear about our adventures in…
June 22, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

How many flowers can there possibly be on one tomato plant?!?The second planting of snap peas is coming along nicely!Cutting lettuce growing in the shade under the tree in the front yard.Cucumber seedlings!  Straight Eights!  YAY!One massive tomato plant, a peeking basil and a hoard of carrots!The lettuce is finally going to seed/bolting!Lemon Cucumbers!  You can't see the flowers in…
June 16, 2011
Hot Chickens?

Hot Chickens?

With the temperature continuing to rise, I have just a little PSA for you: If you're hot, your chickens are probably hot, too! Give 'em some watermelon to munch on, throw some ice cubes in their water, make sure they have some shade.  They'll be happier for it and so will you :-) xoxo, M
June 14, 2011
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

This weeks harvest contains a bunch of the same ol' same ol' mixed with a pinch of exciting news!Kale - 12ozThe three over wintered kale plants I left in are still going strong with no signs of stopping.  This may be an experiment in the making...This has been dehydrated for future use in stews.Snap Peas - 4ozThis was harvested from…
June 13, 2011
Grow Local

Grow Local

Sometimes I feel like everyone is growing their own veggies and sometimes I feel like no one is.  I mean, really, have you ever driven around Santa Fe?  Nothing but rocks and weeds, my friends.  For real.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way, am I?Well, according to this nice little graphic provided by Mother Nature Network a…
June 12, 2011
How Do You Know You’ve Got a Rooster?

How Do You Know You’ve Got a Rooster?

We've been wondering for months now if Prim is a rooster so let's look at the facts: She was a bully as a baby, but sometimes babies can just be bullies. She has continued to be a bully as an adolescent, but we all know how teenagers can be. Her comb is has grown larger than our ameraucanas and larger…
June 12, 2011