Category: Farming
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Don’t Try this at Home: How Not to Prune a Pear Tree
Our John is pouting. I have pruned his pear tree. Which was not even much use as a shade tree. Something had to be done. He has quite spoilt this tree over the years. In fact when he had his new shed put up he told the workmen in no uncertain terms that if they damaged…
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Walkabout on the Farmy!
Yesterday afternoon Mary’s Cat, Thing Two, TonTon and I walked the fences checking for holes. Naturally we had company. Thing Two and Mary’s Cat were particularly vigilant about checking fences. They like everyone to be in their proper places. Speaking of which the chickens are behind bars again until the ground is frozen. I am going…
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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggedy Jig.
I am home again. As you can imagine it has been a busy day today. All the animals are present and accounted for except for a few of Houdinis chickens. TonTon has already forgotton I had been away. Mia (little ewe) was immediately at her special door waiting to come out and play. But the…
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Roast: Slow Roasted Lavender Lamb with a side of Joy
YES! The big day has arrived! We are going to slow roast some lamb. This roast will have three layers of bright joyful lavender notes. Almost provencal actually as I shall also add a little rosemary and garlic. I want the scent of the herb in each different prep step of the lamb. Each separate…
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Missing the Farmy
So we have gone in search of some animals. Central California has a few animals. This is not Daisy. City Horsies. I am sure that Hairy MacLairy would be more than happy to visit here though. This one is the best indication of the air quality out here. The valley has huge ranges on either side…
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