Friday Fotos

 

 

 Welcome to Friday Fotos,

which this week could be called Garden Friday.

Most of the year, Fridays are reserved for a garden update,

but during the winter, when the garden slows down,

we simply post about our homestead activities.

 

Well, the great news for this week is that 

the 

              girls 

                      are 

                                 back!

We've consistently gotten 2 to 3 eggs daily for the last week or two.

(Hmmm, I'm wondering if it has anything to do with me not being here.)

Whatever the reason, I am one appreciative chicken keeper.

 

 

Another bunch of carrots was pulled up yesterday,

and I ended up using them with my hummus dip.

These carrots are sweet and juicy,

and I don't even mind them being small.

In fact, that may be why they are so good.

Baby veg usually has more flavor, am I right?

 

 

 

 The Vates kale is going strong.

 

 

 

 This stuff has been in the ground since September

and is still crankin' it out.

For the warmer months, I will switch to another variety,

most likely Premier or Lacinato.

During the winter time, Vates can't be beat!

 

 

A quick check on the leek pleased me.

They are growing slowly,

and any progress at all is a victory,

considering that I have not irrigated any of my crops this winter.

Fortunately, it's been fairly wet,

so Mother Nature did it for me.

 

 

 

 This Merveille variety of lettuce was a first time crop for me.

It was planted on September 8th and is still producing,

although it is starting to get somewhat bitter.

It will most likely be given to the chooks once

I replace the crops in this bed.

It won't last long in the run!

 

 

 

With rain forecasted for today,

I decided to get the snap peas in yesterday.

Conditions look good for the next month,

so I'm hoping we're on our way to some 

lip-smacking good snacks!

I didn't have any plant markers handy,

so I just used a piece of scrap wood.

 

 

 The strawberry tub was covered over with leaves

to get through the cold winter months.

Soon, the plants will be waking up and spilling over the side.

I haven't yet decided if I need to dedicate a separate bed for this crop,

or leave them in the tub.

 

These pansies just don't quit!

Their cheery faces just make me feel so warm inside.

A gal sure gets her money's worth with these plants.

 

Is it feeling more like spring where you are?