Cock-a-Doodle Doo!?

Cock-a-Doodle Doo!?

by | May 28, 2010 | Chickens, Farm Blog

Our original order with the hatchery was 25 female chicks.  For shipping purposes two extras were included to bring our total to 27.  (They want to ensure the chicks stay warm, and are packed tight enough that they don’t slide around during shipping).  Ah, but...
Eschscholzia californica

Eschscholzia californica

by | May 24, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Native Plants

The California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) was selected as the State flower by the California State Floral Society, in December 1890.  Other native flowers under consideration at the time were the Mariposa Lily (Calochortus), and Matilija Poppy (Romneya).  The...
Let’s Talk Turkey

Let’s Talk Turkey

by | May 21, 2010 | Farm Blog, Turkeys

This Fowl Friday, we have something new to share.  Last week we were half crazed moving our chickens around the property.  The hens moved out to their new coop in the gardens, and the chicks finally took up residence in the main coop.  There was a reason why all that...
Misumena vatia

Misumena vatia

by | May 19, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Natives

I went out yesterday to photograph some California Hedge Nettle (Stachys bullata) on the slope above the gardens.  The purple flower spikes are looking lovely massed together.  I stopped alongside one plant for a closer look at the flowers, and made a rather...
Clintonia andrewsiana

Clintonia andrewsiana

by | May 17, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Native Plants

Living here the last few years, I’ve come to realize just how lacking my knowledge is of California native plant species.  I’m trying hard to educate myself as much as I can, but every once in a while, just as with the Calochortus we found here, I...