Sunday, December 6, 2015

diy crane ornament, using 8 *bucks cookie bags to show off the red bands.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

I want to find rhubarb "Fulton's Strawberry surprise" in the US and trialed male roots of asparagus that taste great.
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Saturday, November 21, 2015

There is most of a dance floor cleared of boxes in our great room, courtesy of diligent unpacking today. The stemware is even washed, dried, and staged. I am looking forward to people's comments.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The last two hives arrived this morning. They got transferred from the back of the truck and placed in their impatient locations. The promised rain is sporadic so far. a Really good day to move bees.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

bringing in my tender plants is a 4 dimensional puzzle of multiple day proportions. who knew cacti would outgrow their pots? i dont feed them. they got cooked for 3 months this summer. my succulents are also very happy. i think i may be able to get some crassula bloom this winter if i manage the right indoor location.

an annoyed, very pretty caterpiller

a surprise freeloader in a plant caddy

Sunday, October 4, 2015

hiveware organized in winery. we finally know how the yellow jackets are getting in the winery.
BC gets to drive a Kubota. 35-7 hp.

surprise produce from the chicken house.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Layers of mist, light, grasses and thistle

Early morning mist

The current farm vehicle. And the 30'x30' bee yard. 17 tons of stone grit makes a great base for hives.

First hive in place.

Monday, August 24, 2015

the videos of various takeoffs finally succeeded w a hand launch.
ches doing what is a lot of fun, whenever he wants to!

my first attempt at butterfly id: Diana speyeria, found on the farm lane walking out to deliver the trash to the collector.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

so many burrs i almost thought i would just throw everything out

what i found in my keen sandals instead of burr filled socks

Monday, August 17, 2015

yes, we are now experimenting on a farm

the perennial bed by my pool at the farm