Spring Flowers
It’s been such a gorgeous year for spring flowers. Out in Elgin, the wildflower seeds that we planted (leftover from our wedding gift bags) have sprung up all over the place. The bluebonnets were spectacular. All the rain has … Continue reading
New Girls
Our coop had been empty for several months. So in January, my mom generously gave us five of her hens to raise in Elgin. They are all mature ladies, already laying a colorful variety of eggs. The hens were hesitant … Continue reading
Butterflies Love Broccoli
I should take our broccoli out of the garden, I really should. It’s a gardening no-no to keep plants in the ground past their prime. But I can’t seem to do it, and here’s why: … Continue reading
Making an Entrance
A few years ago, our friend Ted gave us two agave plants that he had grown from one of his larger plants. Agaves can grow from seeds, but they also reproduce by having small “pups” grow off of the mother … Continue reading
Signs of Spring
One of my favorite parts of the year is the very beginning of spring, where flowers and leaves burst forth as if by magic. Most of our apple and peach trees are blooming, and … Continue reading