I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Category: Homestead
Winter Race
I woke up very early on Tuesday morning–about 3-ish–and couldn’t go back to sleep. I wasn’t able to get a nap because it was an extremely busy day with many errands to run. I fed, watered, and let the chickens and ducks out, went… Continue Reading “Winter Race”
Timey Wimey, Wibbly Wobbly
This morning I woke up and looked at the digital alarm clock to check the time. It said that it was 5:99 a.m. And then as I watched, it turned to 5:98…5:80… 5:40…5:99…I rubbed my eyes and looked again, and the clock was still… Continue Reading “Timey Wimey, Wibbly Wobbly”
Duck Rescue
Some of our windows need replacing because the seal on them are broken and condensation has gotten between the panes. We decided that we’d rather pay for new windows than have high heating bills because of the bad windows. We also decided that it… Continue Reading “Duck Rescue”
Surviving October
October is usually my most favorite month. I love the vibrant colors of the trees and the pumpkins and other squashes. I love the wind making the leaves twirl and dance. I love the look of harvested fields. I love the sunshine highlighting the… Continue Reading “Surviving October”
Tesla & Esther
The week was eventful with both good and bad in it, and happy and sad. It started out rough, but got better as the week progressed and ended well. JJ doesn’t really know what he wants to do with his life, so he is… Continue Reading “Tesla & Esther”
Fencing
Yesterday afternoon, after EJ got home and ate supper, we went out to work on the chicken/duck pen. We divided the outside pen with a section of cattle fence , which had once been part of Danny’s pen at our old house, and then… Continue Reading “Fencing”
Egg-citing!
This weekend our county had their yearly get rid of old tires for free day so we loaded up the Suburban and drove to the recycling center. First, we looked up the location on Google Maps because we had never been there before. On the… Continue Reading “Egg-citing!”
Inside and Outside
Friday was super busy. I took care of the ducks/chickens, made challah bread, and got a roast cooking in the crock pot. I also did laundry and hung the clothes out on the clothesline, which was very pleasant. I cleaned the house. And I… Continue Reading “Inside and Outside”
Peeper & Cuddles
Since EJ didn’t have to work today–it being the weekend and all–he was able to enjoy the ducks’ swim time. I actually asked him to carry the ducks, one by one, so I could video them. The ducks are forming their own personalities. One… Continue Reading “Peeper & Cuddles”
GPS Meltdown
JJ had his periodic appointment with his oncologist today to make sure he is still cancer free. I went with him because he doesn’t want to go to medical appointments alone–especially not to oncologists. I wouldn’t want to either. We’ve only been to this… Continue Reading “GPS Meltdown”
Ducklings in the Bathtub
Yesterday was JJ’s first official day on his new job. He came home happy. He really likes it at the new place. It snowed again today. We got several inches–and I think we are expecting several more inches. There is a Winter Weather Advisory… Continue Reading “Ducklings in the Bathtub”
Duck Love
It was very foggy and rainy all day today. I think the fog makes the landscape very pretty, although I worry a bit when my guys have to drive through thick fog. Because of remodeling we had done over the years at the old… Continue Reading “Duck Love”
Enchanted Homestead
Downstate we had friends who lived in the country and had chickens for a few years. I thought they were very beautiful and interesting. I decided that if ever we lived in the country, I’d raise chickens. The eggs are healthier than store-bought eggs… Continue Reading “Enchanted Homestead”
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