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Yesterday the ground finally thawed enough to finish the rock border I started a few days ago. I needed to move the rocks forward a bit to accommodate the low growing alyssum I expect to plant in front of the viburnum hedge along side the house. A very serious Black Fatty supervised nearby in between scratching for worms. With Read More >>
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At around 5:30 this morning the Handsome Husband informed me Pablo was attempting to crow. He heard this from our bedroom, the windows were closed and the chickens had not been let out of their coop yet. What? Are you serious? Oh the HH was dead serious, and had a rather stern look on his Read More >>
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If you are looking for a breakfast that is packed with protein, these ham and cheese quinoa bites might just be the way to go. The HH and I have been popping them in our mouths ever since I baked a batch yesterday afternoon. This recipe makes about 45 bites when you use a mini Read More >>
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I’ve been getting quite a few emails from people wondering what seeds I’ll be planting next year. Last month I shared what vegetables I’ll be growing and sources for ordering strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, so today I thought I would share what flowers I will be growing this year. Some flowers will be started under Read More >>
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I made Nutella cookies for breakfast this morning. The kids and the HH were in heaven. It’s not to often I feed my family cookies to jump start their day, but man oh man are these cookies good. I mean really, talk about a protein packed breakfast: nuts and eggs. Sounds like a great way Read More >>
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Books, Books, and More Books from Amazon.com The Essential Garden Design Workbook: Second Edition Cover and Bake Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile, and Very Good Uses You’ve Probably Never Thought Of Thy Hand Hath Provided Peter Reinhart’s Artisan Breads Every Day Garden Updates and Chickens Too! Raising Backyard Chickens – Goodbye Jersey the Giant Mavis Read More >>
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If you are planning on sleeping in this weekend and are looking for a knock out breakfast recipe to make ahead of time, this is the one. I made this Italian brunch casserole recently and it was a BIG hit with my family. Sleeping in on the weekends… I’m a BIG fan of that! ~Mavis Read More >>
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Tonight The Girl and I will be watching Dirt! The Movie. While browsing movie titles, it was listed as a Top 5 Food Documentary. It highlights the good, bad, and the ugly of our farming practices, and examines human beings relationship with dirt, and how our need to alter it may lead to our ruining Read More >>
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