We have a lot of Gulf Frittilary butterflies since we have their host plants and plenty of nectar for them. They are colorful, flighty, and enjoy...
The native ruellia (aka Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana) is in full flower now. We have it in the yard, in the barn lot, in the pasture, and...
How kind of you! The east coast (South and North Carolina, Virginia, and possibly more inland states) have been hit hard with flooding, and now...
Gail, wish I could take credit for the photos, but my husband is the photographer/downloader/organizer. I just get to enjoy all the folks'...
Mart, between the chicken feed, the cat food, and the sugar for hummingbird nectar, I'm thinking of starting a "Go Fund Me" page for our farm!
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Jerry, I love the way your mind works. I don't understand it, but I do enjoy your captions!
[ATTACH] Our hummingbirds love zinnias, probably because these are some that grew from seeds that Netty sent me (the zinnias, not the birds!).
We are awaiting the migration here in Texas. This year's weather has been so strange that we don't really know when to expect the migratory...
As dawn comes later, the hens and I get to sleep in a bit! We've had rain every day (but not all day) since last Thursday, so I haven't been doing...
Woke up to 70 degrees, light breeze, and overcast--hallelujah! The weather got me motivated so I took care of the chickens, picked over the...
Well, Happy Anniversary to a great couple! Hope your dinner is delicious, and your landmark day is very special.
Here in Texas we have two of every bug invented, and they are inviting their cousins over for a visit! I don't like spiders, but have learned how...
Posting late in our day, but we have RAIN! We heard thunder about 5 p.m., but thought it was too far to the east of us to mean anything. However,...
September is Hunger Action month. One in eight Americans go hungry, including children and the elderly. With cut-backs in federal aid, charities...
Mart, as always, is absolutely right! Rot happens, and that is basically what compost is--rotted stuff that is beneficial. Chicken manure needs...
Jerry, you must be the highlight of every gathering you attend--such a great sense of humor! Love your caption!
Petronius, I also can still wear my high school slacks, but now they are called "gloves." "The women should be learning domestic skills"? Really,...
Compared to Netty's plans, I'll be lollygagging! I watered the tomatoes and peppers, picked cherry tomatoes and cut a squash, harvested more herbs...
It may be due to heat. We don't get bitter cucumbers in spring or fall, but if we keep the vines alive during the summer, the cucumbers are...
