Monthly Archives: March 2011

Signs of Spring

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Angela

When my girls were in preschool, one of their favorite outdoor activities was patrolling the school grounds with the class, hunting for “signs of spring”.  Today, after yard chores were done (including snuggling with her favorite hen, Plucky (above)), my … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Cozy Giveaway!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Angela

Well, somewhere I’m going to have to find some time to knit this, because I’m going to give one away via the Salt of the Earth Urban Farm Facebook page! When we hit 100 likes, I will randomly select one … Continue reading →

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A bit of comfort

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Angela

When you’re having a bad afternoon (the watercolors and brushes fall off the shelf onto your head, you have a fight with your sister, you mess up the eyelashes on an otherwise gorgeous portrait you’re painting, your brother whacks you … Continue reading →

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Handspun

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Angela

Yes, we have actually been doing things besides garden projects!  (Not much, but a little bit.)  Some recent spindle spun, shown above, spun with Brown Sheep mill-end roving,  dyed with just a bit of leftover Blue-Raspberry Kool-Aid (we left it … Continue reading →

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Urban Homesteading Action Day

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Angela

I often get asked why we have chosen to live the life of an urban homesteader.  Why put in all those hours picking slugs, shoveling manure, sewing clothes from thrifted fabric, mucking out the chicken coop, or canning peaches when … Continue reading →

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9 and 10 days old

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Angela

The chicks, 9 and 10 days old (Here’s hoping they all survive and none turn out to be cockerels, because the kids are just smitten and have named them all): Cookie, the Buff Orpington. (She’s the largest and fluffiest of … Continue reading →

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That’s MY Spot!!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Angela

Let me start off by saying that the entertainment potential of chickens is extremely under-valued in most poultry books. This is Oregon, in March.  Needless to say, the ground is VERY soggy and it rains every day.   Our hens don’t … Continue reading →

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