Homestead Happenings

Welcome to Homestead Happenings.

Getting back from a short pup sitting job,

it felt good to get caught up on what

was happening at home.

So grateful for autumn's arrival!

 

The chooks enjoy some exploration time

each morning and evening.

They have plenty of opportunities to capture bugs,

munch on grass and take dirt baths.

These are some of the most peaceful times of my day.

The babies have started cranking out eggs!

We are getting at least 3 a day from the four Wyandottes,

and since no one is molting at the moment,

the Olive Eggers are giving us a few as well.

Egg salad may be on the menu this weekend.

The pumpkins are still flowering,

even with the fluctuating temperatures.

We hope that the newly formed fruit

will have enough time before our first frost

to give us a few more goodies to eat.

I've spied a few of the chooks helping themselves

to the turnip greens.

These were planted just for them,

and I'll be curious how long they last in the cooler weather.

Lettuce is still going strong and was recently reseeded,

to ensure a continuous crop.

There are a variety of lettuces all planted together.

Another bed will be sown in two weeks.

Although a bit overdue,

the compost was sifted and placed into buckets.

After hurting my back a few weeks ago,

this task had to be postponed.

I decided to do it in stages, so as not to

reinjure myself.

I'm about halfway done.

This will be added to our garlic planting bed,

and to any other bed that needs topping off.

It's light, airy and full of good things.

If you've read this blog for any length of time,

you know how much I love my gal, Ginger.

She's the beauty in the middle here,

and her companion (Big K's car) is Kale on the right.

We decided to start a Honda Element Club in our area.

We often see these vehicles in our town,

and I've never talked to anyone who owned one

who didn't absolutely adore it.

Our first meet up took place during

some very unappealing conditions,

but it was a good start.

Our next event is in January,

and I look forward to meeting other Element Fans.

With cooler weather (40's) expected early next week,

my new flannel sheets were taken out.

Oh my...it's not easy getting out of bed these days,

and I am so grateful for these small comforts.

Bring on the frost!

The sunsets have been spectacular lately.

The end of each day is spent on the front porch,

rocking and sharing our favorite parts of the day,

watching the chooks find treasures on the property.

The simple things are all that matter.