by Daisy | Dec 1, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
Some aspects of environmental friendliness come easily to me. It goes hand in hand with one of my hallmark characteristics: laziness. I don’t know how I got this way because by and large I come from hardworking stock. Perhaps I’m just a visionary. Yes. Let’s say I am...
by Daisy | Nov 30, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
Of the three Buff Orpingtons in our flock, two of them look like this: But here’s the third one: They are 19 weeks old and supposed to be all hens. No eggs yet so I can’t tell from that. The rooster-y one is the same size as the other “hens,”...
by Daisy | Nov 25, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
Pleurisy root. Milkweed. Butterfly weed. asclepius tuberosa. The same plant that hosted monarch butterflies and bees this summer is getting uprooted. Not to worry, I have plenty to spare. I’ve learned that, in addition to being the plant for monarchs, butterfly...
by Daisy | Nov 20, 2009 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Recipes
I mentioned a while back that I was determined to get the most out of my marigolds–a huge mound of them occupying space I coveted for cold weather goodies like cabbage and broccoli. I wasn’t kidding and have been giving that plant a workout. Here’s...
by Daisy | Nov 16, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
Calling them “weeds” seems dismissive. After all, they have their own identities and uses. I just have no idea what they are. This seems like a waste so I’m on a mission to give a name to these flora in my yard. I have a feeling I’m going to be...
