Monthly Archives: April 2014

Duckling Update: 3 weeks old

The ducklings are growing like adorable weeds! Their first feathers are starting to peak out of their baby fuzz and they’re several times larger than they were upon hatching. With all the hawks and ravens about, we’re keeping them in … Continue reading

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Breaking Ground – Part 1

The wood posts are purchased. The hoop house area of the garden is almost all scalped and ready to gently till with my supremely awesome new broadfork. The chickens spent several months fertilizing and a few weeks assisting the tillage. … Continue reading

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Tommy and his Favorite Ball – Custom Needle-felted Corgi by Fiber Friends

Tommy just loves his big yellow ball. I’m amazed it still looks like a  ball – all of Pocket’s balls are just scraps of ‘i was once a ball’ strewn all over the yard. 😉 Tommy looks so proud of … Continue reading

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Making Homemade Bacon

“The only thing better than bacon…. is MORE bacon”  This classic quote from my Grandfather could actually be made better: “The only thing better than more bacon…. is HOMEMADE bacon!” “I’ve never tasted bacon like this” said my husband this … Continue reading

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