A few weeks ago I shared A Tour Through my Summer Garden, but my sunflowers had yet to bloom at the time. I photographed the budding heads, but it would still be some weeks before their opening. Now is the time! My garden is simply glowing from the radiant yellow heads popped here, there, and... Continue Reading →
A Tour Through my Summer Garden
“But I will bless the person who puts his trust in me. He is like a tree growing near a stream and sending out roots to the water. It is not afraid when hot weather comes, because its leaves stay green; it has no worries when there is no rain; it keeps on bearing fruit.”... Continue Reading →
Keeping Chickens Cool in the Summer
Proper chicken care is important no matter the weather or season, but summer is usually the hardest period of time on a flock. While chickens can warm themselves up by fluffing their feathers, getting out of the wind, and eating and drinking, they have a much harder time cooling down. This is because they don't... Continue Reading →
An Update on the Garden
It's almost July and our garden is thriving! I shared Our Garden Plans with you many months ago, so I thought it might be time to update you on how it's going so far. Indoor Starts I started a few vegetable and flower varieties indoors under a grow light. Getting seedlings going indoors has so... Continue Reading →