by Daisy | Jun 10, 2012 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
We have one hen, Idee, who goes broody at least twice a year. That’s her, in the middle, with the floppy comb. Like many of her breed, Buff Orpington, she is a dedicated sitter of unfertilized eggs, or of nothing, usually, because we remove the eggs every day. ...
by Daisy | Jun 9, 2012 | Fencepost, Reviews
We wanted to let you know about a lovely book giveaway going on over at Destination Nature. In conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day, seven outdoors/kids-oriented books are up for grabs. Destination Nature is a cool new blog dedicated to helping you and your...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 6, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
The season of zucchini abundance is upon us. And just in case you’re getting tired of your usual recipes and storage methods, here’s 10 more to keep you creative. 1. Make Daisy’s fabulous Zucchini Pie 2. Make Deanna’s fast and easy Egg in a...
by Daisy | Jun 4, 2012 | Fencepost, Work-Alongs
Welcome to Week 2 of the Compost-Along. Before we get started, a little business to take care of. Everyone who joined the -Along by commenting on either the intro post or the first assignment post, or via email, or on Facebook was tossed into a pool to win a copy of...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 4, 2012 | Household, Simple & Frugal
Summer is a great time to simplify your closet since there’s less requirement to wear something different all the time and the temperature isn’t hopping around on you. So, here’s my favorite 10 ways to simplify summer laundry. 1. Resolve to do...
