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 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...
by Daisy | Nov 6, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
If it snows anything like it has been raining in my neck of the woods this year, we are in for a lot of power outages. Ice is all twinkly and everything and goodness knows there’s nothing like a good snowball fight, but there’s very little fun associated...
by Daisy | Oct 23, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
It’s very fancy. A little bit of Carnivale in my backyard. I have no idea what it is. I think it came in a packet of Fedco mixed salad greens, but, of course, it could have been dropped from the heavens by a tropical bird. Something like this: Compared to the...
by Ivory Soap | Sep 16, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
When people start thinking towards writing a kids’ book, especially a picture book, this is one of the first things that goes through their minds. But, so you don’t make as big a fool of yourself as I did, or get as disappointed as I did when you send off...
