Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Counting My Chicks Before They Hatch.






As if the garden wasn't enough of a responsibility...

We have 16 chickens and 2 wild turkeys on the way. It's very possible the two turkey eggs wont be much more than smelly boiled eggs. I did the best I could before we got the incubator, with a small drop light and a damp bandanna. These turkey eggs lost their mother in a tragic haying accident. I was left with no other choice, I had to give it a shot. Even though I think I would need a miracle for these two beautiful eggs to hatch, I am glad I brought them home.

We are giving the first batch of chickens to Mom & Dad, we will keep at least 3 and then we'll load up the incubator again. Next round will probably go to Tammy and Robin. Me and Casey plan to build our own hen house. Thankfully Casey is as handy as they come. There is nothing this boy can't do and do well. From fixing just about anything (I probably should thank Charlie, his father for that) To growing an amazing garden with me and getting this contraption ready to make some baby chicks.

So 21 days from now, I hope to be able to show you all 16 tiny chickens cracking out of their shell. And even more, I hope for 2 wild turkeys. (Don't tell Dad, he was worried I would think like that)


To Be Continued....

Sunday, June 21, 2009

To Plant A Garden Is To Believe In The Future






It seems the lack of sunshine has only gotten to me and the peppers. After every day of rain, the garden only looks more beautiful. So maybe tomorrow morning, I wont dread those rain drops outside the window... But I probably will.

Here's to more sun, for me and the peppers!

Between These Weeds, Flowers Grow

Tomato Plants Started By Casey's Father


Sunflowers


Corn (For Those Of You Who Missed The Stake)


Beans


Just a few weeks after working hard in our garden (and breaking child labor laws) the seeds began to sprout. This has been a very exciting proccess for us. We are really looking forward to enjoying this all on the dinner table very soon!

A special thanks to Scout Rebecca, we couldn't have done it without her help. This is something I often find myself saying about Scout. =) Another thanks to my Mother, The Green Thumb. She was our seed supplier!