Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 17

Daily Farm Photo: 5/17/06


Lilac Iris

Wondering about
the lilacs that were coming and whatever happened to the blooming lilac photo I said I would post? Sadly, as often happens here, those promising little buds were killed by a late frost. But there's always hope for next year. And of course now we have irises.

Lamb Report: Alison and her big baby girl had their first day out yesterday, and it went very well. I guess Alison learned her lesson last year when she kept tucking baby Beattie (who was a late born surprise) into safe spots and then heading off with the rest of the wandering flock. The two of us did a lot of frantic jogging together last year. Yesterday she stayed glued to her lamb and close to home--unlike the sheep who went on a wild mountain trek in the woods. Current Lamb Count: 22.

Little Caraway had a big day yesterday, too. I'm hoping to post a photo and a Cary Report later.

Thursday, April 27

Daily Farm Photo: 4/27/06


Color Coordinated In The Garden

Lamb Report: Not much going on when I did a 4am check this morning--just a bunch of wide awake sheep chewing their cuds in time with the tunes and daydreaming about another day at the all-you-can-eat salad bar buffet. When I let them out of the barn today, they were all heading full tilt toward the front field within seconds. The three mothers staying at the Bonding Suite Inn are antsy to get back out with the rest of the flock. Yesterday I picked them a bunch of really lush clover from the garden, and they were happy--for the three seconds it took them to inhale it. Current Lamb Count: 19. Number Of Possible New Predator Killings: 1 (bad ass beagle covered in dried blood yet again this morning). Go, Robin, Go!

Sunday, April 16

Daily Farm Photo: 4/16/06


Easter Greetings To You
There was no way I could stop with just one photo. Click here to see my time lapse tulips.

Lamb Report: Stadium lights
cancelled due to rain. Radio set to mixed inspirational music until late night check revealed singing had changed to shouting about "spending your entire life fighting the devil." Next station was talking about being "covered with the blood of the lamb" (which would have no doubt lured the coyotes right into the barn). Finally settled on the only music station that would come in loud and clear (because you should have heard the ruckus yesterday during the news): Non-Stop Classic Rock.

All your suggestions regarding what to play in the barn are cracking me up. Am thinking books on tape might not be a bad idea. Maybe when I'm finished listening to Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix, I'll share it with the sheep. I bet the lambs would love it.

Oh, and yesterday afternoon
Liselotte (yes, that Liselotte from the infamous Name That Sheep Contest) had a healthy baby boy. (Click here to see the photo Liselotte the person posted on her Danish blog.) That makes 9 lambs born in 9 days. Current Lamb Count: 16. Mothers-To-Be To Go (barring any more surprise "B" lamb births): 7.

Thursday, April 13

Daily Farm Photo: 4/13/06


The Forest Floor Is Blooming

Thursday, April 6

Daily Farm Photo: 4/6/06


Some Things Are With Us So Briefly.
Don't Wait For Blossoms To Celebrate Them.

Wednesday, April 5

Daily Farm Photo: 4/5/06


The Lilacs Are Coming! The Lilacs Are Coming!

Monday, April 3

Weekend Dog Blogging #28


My One Little Patch Of Grape Hyacinths Gracefully Weathered Saturday Night's Thunderous Downpour



But Can It Survive Dogfoot?

Attention Dog Lovers! This Is Weekend Dog Blogging #28!
To see fun dog photos and discover yummy new food blogs, head over to
Sweetnicks on Sunday night for the complete roundup. And at The Friday Ark you'll find dozens of links to everything from dogs to dwarf hamsters. Hungry for more than pooch pictures? Don't miss Weekend Herb Blogging #26 at Kalyn's Kitchen.

I know. I realize the weekend has come and gone. But yesterday afternoon a strange little rain/wind/hail/thunderstorm blew through the farm and knocked out our power. It came back on a few hours ago, but just blinked out again. Thank goodness for my battery backup!

Saturday, April 1

Daily Farm Photo: 4/1/06


Spring Has Sprung!


(Although it feels as if we've moved straight into summer. 84F today--no fooling. Last Saturday we were cutting firewood. Weird weather.)

Tuesday, March 21

Daily Farm Photo: 3/21/06


You Don't Mind One More, Do You?

Monday, March 20

Daily Farm Photo: 3/20/06


Happy First Day Of Spring

Tuesday, September 27

Autumn Bloom









Saturday, September 24

Daily Farm Photo: 9/24/05


Look What Flew Into My Photo

Sunday, September 18

Daily Farm Photo 9/18/05: Sunflower

This is my 100th Daily Farm Photo—and one of my favorites.


It's been amazing.*

I would love to know what some of your favorite photos are.
For those who may not be familiar with how Blogger works, the easiest way to look through several previous posts at once is via the Archives (located in the left sidebar). Simply click on a month, and you will then be able to scroll down through all of that month's photos and stories.


So do you think I'll make it to Daily Farm Photo 1,000? Or will I run out of subject material long before that? As always, your comments and suggestions are greatly enjoyed and appreciated.

I'm so glad you're here.


*amazing: adj. astonishing, fascinating, stunning, shocking, wonderful, surprising, bewildering, prodigious, awesome, unbelievable, astounding, incredible, marvelous.

Thursday, September 15

Daily Farm Photo: 9/15/05


What Color Are These Volunteer Balsam Flowers? Joyful!

And I am, too, because the phone is working again! It seems that our phone cable was struck not once, but twice by lightning Tuesday night. The line is full of static, though, and there's apparently still a problem with the dial-up connection. I just spent the last two and a half hours trying to get (and stay) online. Since there's not much I can do at a connection speed of 9.6 Kbps anyway, I'm giving up for now and heading back to the kitchen to check on the latest batch of Simple Summer Harvest Soup and finish sopping up the pond. (Another big storm came through last night and dropped 1-1/2 inches of rain outside and slightly less through the leaky kitchen roof.)

Thanks for all your wonderful comments. Hopefully I'll be 100% back soon. Oops. Did I just say soon? Oh no! Well, if you've been meaning to delve into the Farmgirl Fare archives, now might be a good time. . .

Thursday, September 8

Daily Farm Photo: 9/8/05


Sedum Autumn Joy Is Blooming & Buzzing

Thursday, August 25

Daily Farm Photo: 8/25/05


Some Of The Most Cheerful Wildflowers

Tuesday, August 23

Daily Farm Photo: 8/23/05


Hardy Echinacea Blooms All Summer Long In The Garden

Sunday, August 14

Daily Farm Photo: 8/14/05


Morning Glories Are Taking Over The Garden

Thursday, August 4

Daily Farm Photo: 8/4/05


Surprise Lilies Are Also Known As Naked Ladies

Monday, August 1

Daily Farm Photo: 8/1/05


Nicotiana Flowers Sweetly Perfume The Thick Evening Air