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Tomatoes, Hornworms and Chickens – Another country life adventure

Update: Our brave little tomato plant that took on the hornworms and barely survived is doing its best to recover. Check out these pics. There’s nothing like growing your own food—especially when you’re twelve years old and you love tomatoes. My grandson’s pride and joy this summer has been a cherry tomato plant that has… Continue reading Tomatoes, Hornworms and Chickens – Another country life adventure

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The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Chicken Lady

When most people think of chickens, they picture them clucking sweetly as they wander through green pastures, pecking at bugs and laying fresh eggs like feathery little angels. At least, that was my fantasy. The reality? Let’s just say it's not exactly a scene from a farmhouse catalog. Chickens, as it turns out, are not… Continue reading The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Chicken Lady

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From Chickens to Choices to a Midnight Scream: Life Lately

It’s been a hectic few days around here. We’re wrapping up the school year, which for some reason makes my grandson think it's also time to wrap up turning in assignments. Even the science teacher — who’s been suspiciously silent all year — finally reached out. Apparently, he's missing four assignments this six weeks. Good… Continue reading From Chickens to Choices to a Midnight Scream: Life Lately