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I hadn't even given thought to the wildfires in California, but you're right, even "ordinary" fires burning trees, brush, and building materials from houses create heavy metal particulate which gets into the ground, and from there into crops. This lithium battery fire is even more toxic. I...

This is still ongoing I think, but the world's largest battery storage facility caught on fire some weeks ago, and it is spewing heavy metals and other toxins across what is commonly called "America's salad bowl." The Salinas Valley is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables for the...

I would have to say daylilies, irises, phlox, and bee balm, since these are the most reliable perennials where I live.

I know my vote won't count, and I know nothing whatever about sheep, but I'm with the girls in that I would never part with that ram lamb. He's so pretty!

I have, if the pea shoots I've grown under LED lights count. I was just thinking about starting a batch this year. Do your hens provide you with some eggs even in the winter months?

I didn't mean that only the farmer's market is a 30 minute drive and other conveniences are closer. I am halfway between a small city (pop probably 20k or so) to my north, and a slightly smaller town the same distance to my south. Both are a 30 minute drive from my house (one way - twice that...

Nice to see you again, Phaedra. The same is true in small towns and villages here in the USA, less and less of the old general stores, diners/cafes where you could get home-cooked lunch or dinner, family owned businesses. It's a different world. In summer I visit a farmers market where home...

After hauling my enormously huge Christmas tree up the hill into the woods two days ago, I am finished! My knee and back are killing me and I am so exhausted that I've spent most of the time since on the couch. Tree was so wonderful while it lasted, but I'm realizing it was the last time -...

All I could think is what a pity "Grannie" didn't also have a single ewe lamb. That would have made your life infinitely easier. Beautiful babies, all of them.

That's really beautiful.

Resolutions everyone/anyone? I'm going to try limiting time on the computer and spend more time reading (books) and tackling the huge pile of sewing projects I've accumulated. Sometimes I stick to resolutions; other times they fade away like the old year.

What cozy looking shelters! Can I join your flock of sheep?

Mabel wearing her jingle bell collar Christmas morning after consuming her Christmas goodies, and walking in the woods this afternoon.

Very pretty. Kitty likes it.

That could be a really addictive hobby.

Oh what fun!

Finished holiday decorating finally. Tiny town, it cost $4.99 in 1972. We didn't have much money, but saw this and thought "for less than $5 why not?" It came with a string of lights (long since replaced) 2 of the 3 houses, corresponding barns, church, 2 trees, and skating pond with a few...

Will you be spending Christmas on board your boat?

That must be a treat to see. The boats are all so pretty. It's a magical looking scene.

Don't they always? Ha ha You do have animals closest to my heart. We bred my mare (a grade Morgan) to an Arab stud long ago but unfortunately didn't take. Clearly your dogs are better trained than any of mine, excepting one sheltie who loved to pose. She thought it was an important job and...