The ducks, after taking a break as they’re wont to do, are laying again…and it seems that a fairy left an egg in their coop, along with the two normal-sized ones!
Author: Carrie
Winecraft: Delightful Daylily
Lovely, regal daylilies have once again made their appearance, their relentlessly optimistic, fiery orange blooms turned upward to face the sun. While they may certainly be appreciated for their beauty, did you know that the blossoms are edible?
Now Eating: Burger Wraps For Breakfast
We’ve recently gone rogue and started having dinner for breakfast. Burgers, burritos, and chili for breakfast, oh my!
Farm Foraging: Lemon Balm Syrup
I love lemon balm. I was overjoyed to have discovered a plant growing wild practically outside my door, and because it was in an area that tended to puddle when it rains, I transplanted it into a pot. It thrived and soon, I was propagating cuttings and starting new plants. Curious about why I’m growing it with such enthusiasm? Read on!
Winecraft: Ethereal Elderflower
While there are many wild-growing flowers on the farm with amazing fragrances, elderflower may top them all. A very special wine, therefore, must be made!
Hatch Update: Guinea Fowl #1
It’s been a few days since the guinea fowl eggs hatched, so an update seems in order. Of the 11 eggs that made it to lockdown, 3 failed to hatch: 2 quit a few days prior to hatch (based on the yolk absorption), and 1 simply failed to pip internally. While we always hope that all of the eggs hatch, sometimes they just don’t make it to the finish line. We’re happy that we have 8 healthy keets that grow stronger each day.