This week I am focusing the local farmer spotlight on Andy Nelson and his parents, Charles and Linda Nelson. They have been farming locally for approximately 20 years in the Oak Hill area, and they began selling produce at our local farmers' market when it first opened several years back. Andy's stall offers a large … Continue reading Local farmer spotlight
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Bessie says…
"I'm the prettiest cow for miles around!" I agree with her. Just look at those gorgeously long eyelashes!!!
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Chick update
This little chick is doing great and growing like a weed! It's hard to get good pictures because Mama Hen is still super protective and will flog anybody/anything she deems a slight threat to her baby. Mama Hen decided they don't need to be separated from the flock anymore. She takes her all over the … Continue reading Chick update
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Now you see me…
...now you don't!
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Produce galore!
There were soooo many bags of apples gifted to me that I couldn't let Bessie and the Terrible Twosome have them all (too many could cause bloat). I gave them about 50 apples and gave the rest to the turkeys and chickens. The turkeys went wild for these things. Getting extra or soft veggies and … Continue reading Produce galore!
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July apples
A fellow teacher's sister moved back here recently and bought a house with an apple tree in the front yard. The tree is dropping apples and making it hard for her sister to mow the yard. She offered me the apples and told me to come get the bagged ones every week. Bessie and the … Continue reading July apples
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Repurposing old chicken feeders
OOPS!!! I just realized the pictures didn't show up of the completed chicken feeder! I will update those this evening when I get back . Stay tuned! On a local Facebook pickers' site, I ran across chicken feeders. I was able to snag two (wish I could have gotten them all!). One was very tall … Continue reading Repurposing old chicken feeders
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My chili recipe
Sahara had fiends over for dinner almost every night this week after band camp. I made chili one night, and her friend loved it so much she wanted my recipe. If it passes the kid test, it's definitely a share- worthy recipe! Early in the day, boil about 2 lbs. of Small red beans for … Continue reading My chili recipe
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Cooper (Mr. Stinky McStuffins)
I found out why Cooper is always so stinky. He has a secondary infection caused by his allergies, and it increases his stink factor a BUNCH. I took him to the vet Tuesday because he wouldn't let me touch his feet (not normal), and he wants to sleep all the time (again, not normal!). She … Continue reading Cooper (Mr. Stinky McStuffins)
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Jake’s learning list
Jake and I made up his learning list before bed tonight. These are all things he's very interested in and wants to know more about. I've done homeschooling this way the majority of the time with all four of my kids. This works so well because it builds on the child's interests. I'll take this … Continue reading Jake’s learning list
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