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And Some Lime on the Side
Hot weather and lots of rain. You can imagine how those conditions mix with chicken poop. At the first hot spell, the chicken pen started to stink a little. It’s behind the little cabin, so I didn’t mind much. And … Continue reading
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The Garden Report
The garden(s) are going great guns here at The Pines, and I thought it would be nice to report on some of the plants/beds/experiments I’ve talked about over the past few months. Let’s do it in photos, though. Totally more … Continue reading
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Poulet Palace Renovation Day
And I do mean day! I took down last year’s old wooden Franken-pen, which had been cobbled together over the seasons. Started as a fence, gained a ramshackle roof, ended up covered on one side because it was so ugly. … Continue reading
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Rustique
Well, hell. When I searched “rustique,” I had no idea how popular the word might be! Don’t worry. I’m not opening a fancy restaurant or starting a dot com home furnishings shop. I just thought it was a nice word to … Continue reading
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The Perfect Gift
My friend Emily is a crack garage-saler. She’s a genius, and loves it. She’s the kind of person who has one of everything in her garage or barn. This weekend is a big garage sale time, and of course, there … Continue reading
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Muckedy Muck
Ever muck out a chicken coop? This was my first time. I can assure you that this video is two things – amusing, and gross. You’ve been warned!
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Starting ‘Em Early in the Adirondacks
It snowed this morning. A little. I don’t mind. It was melted and gone by afternoon, and I still went outside to do early Spring things. I shoveled some extra crushed stone I had sitting around into the wheelbarrow and … Continue reading
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Spring Surprises
I’m kinda getting into this videoblogging thing, aren’t I? Spring continues to arrive – even via the mail!
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A Seed Solution
Happy Sunny Days, Friends! Super sunny here all week, and whether this is a fakeout or a true prelude to spring, I’ll take it. With all this sun, my thoughts turn to planting and digging in the dirt. I suppose … Continue reading
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Creative Vegetablazation
For myself, Spring means that I can start seeds indoors and go outside without a heavy coat. 30s/40s. My Spring is more of a state of mind. A prelude to Summer. Therefore, even in the frozen North, I will be celebrating … Continue reading
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