Clare | Curbstone Valley

A Spring Walk Along the Creek

by Clare | Apr 6, 2011 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Natives

The last few days have been beautifully warm and sunny, but tonight the rain returns, so I decided to take a leisurely stroll down to one of the creeks on the property to see what’s blooming this spring before the weather changes, again. As we had almost 14...

First Hive Inspection

by Clare | Apr 4, 2011 | Farm Blog, Honeybees

The swarm we collected on Thursday, and housed in a new hive in the orchard, so far seems to be doing very well. On Sunday afternoon, as the weather was warm and beautiful outside, we decided to conduct a brief cursory inspection of the hive. As new beekeepers...

Impromptu Beekeepers

by Clare | Apr 1, 2011 | Farm Blog, Honeybees

Spring has finally arrived! Our phenomenally appalling weather for almost all of March has thankfully moved on. Last week we had mudslides and fallen trees everywhere, but this week the sun is shining, and we’ve been enjoying some glorious spring weather. ...

Fritillaria affinis var. affinis

by Clare | Mar 30, 2011 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Native Plants

Now that we’re finally seeing a break in the rain, I set out this morning to photograph some of the daffodils on the property. Then, out of the corner of my eye, a surprise, and very welcome discovery! This beautiful, unassuming flower was lurking in the shade...

An Egg-Stravaganza!

by Clare | Mar 25, 2011 | Chickens, Farm Blog

To celebrate the start of spring, last weekend we were invited by Lisa and Robb to attend their 2011 Egg-Stravaganza. The purpose of the event was to spend a crafty afternoon learning the art of Pysanky. A Pysanka is a traditionally decorated Ukranian Easter egg. ...