We've never seen herons doing that--our herons must be dirty birds! We do have cardinals, finches, and other songbirds dipping into the watering...
Toni, as a confirmed garlic grower I can assure you your garlic looks great! I've found home-grown garlic is a little more potent than the...
Thank you all for the Happy 4th wishes! We are going to have a quiet day on the farm, then sit on the patio and watch the fireworks over the lake...
C'mon down, Donna! I'm making marinara sauce, but you can sit on a kitchen stool under the overhead fan and supervise. Then we'll bake some bread,...
Cheryl, it's always a good time to spread some compost around. The nutrients in it are very mild, and the plants will use what they need. I'd...
Bruschetta has a multitude of permutations--add a little of this, take away a bit of that, and you have something wonderfully your own. Balsamic...
Bruschetta is Italian for "what to do with leftover Italian bread and all those tomatoes". We had tortellini with Alfredo sauce, and bruschetta...
Dooley, you epitomize all the best of the Stew--kind, funny, very helpful, and offering sympathy when needed. You go, girl--get that next 6000!
Canada Day celebrates Canada's freedom from British rule. However, I think that all is forgiven and forgotten in the "New World". The UK sends a...
Your photographic talents, your eye for the beautiful, and your descriptions have added so much to the Stew that we just can't help but wish you a...
Happy Birthday! Have a great day and enjoy every moment of it.
Oh, Carolyn, I'm so sorry you lost some of your chicks. I grieve when one of my ladies dies of old age--losing six young ones at one time must be...
We blended our flock earlier in June, and the young hens and older ladies are getting along fine. They especially like to be outside, but the...
Dooley, think of all the great contributions you have made to the conversations here on the Stew. I'll be looking for that magic 6000th post!
Scotty, Hank has it right--compost is beneficial, although it isn't a strong fertilizer. You need to learn the needs of your plants, what NPK...
Marvelously handsome little guy! Does this mean we are to throw you a "baby" shower?
Pets should be respected, not "dolled up" so their owners have something to show off. However, I admit that our St. Bernard/Collie mix loved to...
You were missed! However, if you post lots of photos and descriptions, we'll be happy. Welcome home!
Lions can't climb trees, right?
Jerry, Reba is too elderly to party hardy, but we suspect she is sneaking out to the bingo halls on occasion, and she seems to be coloring her...
