Our little hens have outgrown their dog kennel pen, so this weekend Mike and Matthew set up our old dog run in the corner of the house garden. The first thing we needed was a chicken wire roof. We have a beautiful red tailed hawk that lives nearby, and he comes for breakfast often. He perches…
Today I went into the Bean Scene in St. George to get a Pomegranate Green Tea, and I picked up some compost gold for my garden. Their coffee grounds are rich and fresh, they use unbleached filters; which are a great addition to the garden, and they give me a bucket full for my compost pile…
I’m so excited today to have baby chicks again! It’s been a few years. We used to buy 25 at a time, and then let the mama’s brood every year so we always had chicks in the Spring. I got up early and went to the feed store so I wouldn’t miss the good picks….
I just finished a new stained glass cross in some bold and beautiful complimentary colors, and really like the way the light bounces through it. Just enough bold mixed with subtle and soft to catch the eye. We will be selling this weekend at the Farmer’s Market in St. George; Ancestor Square, and I hope…
My niece, Lena, has such a passion for life. I love her descriptive writing and want to share her story about success. Follow Lena’s blog and enjoy.
My friend and neighbor Colleen Kohler, shared her expertise in agriculture with me for many years as we raised chickens, gardens, and kids together. My yard never looked so good, as it did in the days when Colleen lived close by. She shared seeds, starts, bulbs and advice with me on a weekly basis. Colleen’s parents…
We pruned the flowering plum a couple of weeks ago, and I put the branches in a vase of water, set them on an old bench by my garden seedlings, . . . . . . . . and waited. And waited. . . And finally!!!!. . . They bloomed! The deepest most beautiful crimson…
I love winter in our desert. It is the best time of year with the blue skies, red rocks, and especially the mild temperatures. But for every gardener, the lack of dirt under the fingernails can cause withdrawals. My solution is to start some vegetable seeds indoors. I would love to have a greenhouse someday,…
My good friend and neighbor is called Maas. Her oldest grandson named her that in the cute way kids do with their matter of fact reasoning. He was always being told “Let’s go to grandma’s,” and he simply shortened it to “Maas”. For as long as I can remember she has been making baby blankets,…
Long ago and far away, I discovered a passion for drawing. Some wonderful High School art teachers, and my mother turned the lights on for me with drawing and painting experiences and materials. Our small rural community and the surrounding countryside filled my days with subject matter in old buildings and plant life. I loved…
