The First Bits of Spring

Hi Everybody....I haven't forgotten you but really there wasn't much to write about this past winter. 

However, spring in ON!  Small flowers are blooming and its raining. Robins are discussing territory.  Squirrels are aggressively going after any food they can find.  Nests are showing up is various small spots.  And my birds, the chickens, are all about getting outside to each the new beginings of grass and garden bits.

We have started our garden by planting some seeds.  Based on a recommendation from a family member, we ordered our seeds from Fedco Seeds.  Mostly organic, open pollinator seeds and pretty much the standard garden fare: root veggies, greens, tomatoes, peas, peppers, beans and other fruits.  

We will be expanding our garden toward the fence and adding two beds, an herb sprial and some sort of bloody clothes line that doesn't strangle me walking through the yard.  AND...putting up a fence or two to control critters.

This is our "Sophmore" year - like high school, we are 'wise fools'.  This is the year when we make more mistakes and are likely to fail at various things. 


Chickens came through the winter with slighly fewer feathers on a couple birds but otherwise, strong, happy and healthy.

So for the 2 or so people following this blog - what are your plans for your garden this year.