Monthly Archives: February 2015

Not a Cloud All Day

Posted on February 28, 2015 by

A full day with not a cloud all day. Even the jets passing overhead from Asia to Denver or Dallas, couldn’t mar the cobalt sky with a contrail. The sweet daphne is in full bloom. It is so fragrant it’s … Continue reading →

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Svenda Sandstone

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

B’dazzled blue, cedar chest, Egyptian blue, Harvard crimson, metallic sunburst – the names of colors is endless. Here’s one more: Svenda Sandstone, the color of Svenda’s eggs. She lays eggs that not only have a sandstone color, they even feel … Continue reading →

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Things a Hen Like

Posted on February 25, 2015 by

Hens like quiet, sheltered nests. They are modest and like to lay eggs without being exposed to prying eyes. This is 雲月 (Ungestu – Moon Cloud). I have several of these very refined, gray-black hens. I read about some farms … Continue reading →

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Out of the Garden Today – February 24, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

Arugula and Ruby Streaks overwintered in the hoop house and with all the recent sunshine, they are exploding. Which means plenty of fresh salads. Happiness is picking greens moments before you eat them. The best food doesn’t come from the … Continue reading →

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Nakedness Becomes You

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

It’s always fun to get naked. Whether alder logs find it as exciting to strip down as we do, maybe not. Alder logs do have a sense of shame. When they get naked, they turn crimson with embarrassment. Either that, … Continue reading →

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Monsters Stirring Out of the Ground

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Yesterday it was nettles popping out of the earth. Today it is rhubarb pushing out of the soil. Rhubarb unfolds like a monster rising from a deep sleep. At this early stage, it looks like an alien fungus threatening to … Continue reading →

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The First Nettles or What’s for Dinner Tonight

Posted on February 22, 2015 by

Each week there is something new to celebrate. This week it is nettles. Yesterday I saw some nettle nips for sale in the store, so today I went to check on our nettle patches, and discovered many nettles sprouting. Tonight’s … Continue reading →

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