Curbstone Coop

Curbstone Coop

by | Feb 10, 2010 | Chickens, Farm Blog

When we acquired this property, one of the first tasks we undertook was building our chicken coop.   We’re increasing the size of our flock at the end of March, but before we do, I thought I’d give you a tour of our existing coop that we built for our...
Trametes versicolor

Trametes versicolor

by | Feb 8, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Fungi

For Mushroom Monday this week we bring you Trametes versicolor, also known as the ‘Turkey Tail’ fungus, so named as the banding pattern on this particular fungus resembles that of a wild turkey tail. The Turkey Tail is often found on hardwood logs and...
Miner’s Lettuce

Miner’s Lettuce

by | Feb 4, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Native Plants, Natives

What is a weed?  A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ll be honest, when I first encountered this plant I immediately assumed it was a weed.  I’ve now come to realize this is perhaps the most overlooked native plant...
Leocarpus fragilis

Leocarpus fragilis

by | Feb 1, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Fungi

Although technically this should be our ‘Mushroom Monday’ post, Leocarpus fragilis is not actually a fungus.  However, while out hunting for mushrooms, it really caught my eye, and thought it worth a mention. Leocarpus fragilis is a slime mold.  Slime...