June 18, 2014
June 16, 2014
It’s strawberry season here at Tilly’s Nest. We love growing strawberries for so many different reasons. Did you know that they are one of the easiest crops that you can grow no matter your gardening space? Strawberries will happily grow in containers, raised beds, and in the ground. They are incredibly prolific and shoot out…
June 13, 2014
Everything had been running so smoothly. The baby chicks were settling into their brooder and seemed to be growing right before our eyes. Their wing feathers began to grow in and our little ones had gotten the hang of scratching in the shavings and preening. Lots and lots of time spent preening. Sometimes, they were…
June 11, 2014
I have had the pleasure of knowing C.L. Fornari for quite some time now. She is perhaps the most knowledgeable gardening person that I know. I cannot tell you how many times she or her books have helped solve my own gardening mysteries. I was excited to be invited to her recent book signing at…
June 9, 2014
June 6, 2014
This past Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we had an entire crew of folks working on my book down to my house for my book’s photo shoot. It was so exciting to the people that have been working on my book and to finally see the book begin to come to life through the photographer’s eye!Read…
June 4, 2014
Father’s Day is right around the corner. If you are like us and love to sit by the fire year round, then this firewood canvas tote craft might be just up your alley. We love giving gifts that are lovely and functional!Read more
June 2, 2014
This past weekend, I turned another year older and got to enjoy the most delicious ice cream cake from Four Seas Ice Cream. They are a family favorite and historic ice cream shop around the corner from our home. It was filled with coconut and vanilla ice cream with a chocolate fudge center. Her are a…
May 28, 2014
Good morning! Just sent in the last round of edits on the book and doing some last minute preparations for our baby chicks’ arrival and the book’s photo shoot. I hope you have a wonderful day!Read more
May 23, 2014
Sleeping standing up When we first purchased the chicks I knew they would not live forever. As their average life expectancy is five to seven years, I knew that meant that some hens might die sooner and others later. This was merely an average. Unfortunately lately, Tilly has been showing her age and my mind…
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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.