January 27, 2012
Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. ~Doug Larson Photo Credits: Tilly’s Nest…
January 25, 2012
By now the seed catalogs and emails are flurrying in. Gardens will soon be planted. Buds on trees will awaken. The earth will thaw and the soil will become ripe for planting. It seems too early, but it is time to order baby chicks. Ordering early in the season, not only guarantees you the best …
January 23, 2012
The chickens are feeling trapped. Mother Nature dropped 8 inches of snow in their world. We shoveled out pathways beyond the coop and run. However, the girls still think we are holding them hostage with this white stuff called snow. The snow is too deep to go wandering across; one false move and they would …
January 22, 2012
We are pleased to announce our newest sponsor, Bainbridge Farm Goods. We are so happy and excited to have them with us. Off the coast of Washington State lies Bainbridge Island. It is a magical place, close enough to the city yet far enough away live like a farmer. These fellow chicken keepers and gardeners …
January 21, 2012
Hope is the thing with feathers…Emily Dickinson It seems that mid-Winter is upon us. We are finally experiencing our first snowstorm, yet everyone is eager for Spring. Gardening and seed catalogs are abundant in the mailboxes, yet they seem to be the only sign of warmer weather ahead. This time of year can …
January 19, 2012
I love quiche! In fact, I have shared many quiche recipes over the years with you here on our blog. I was craving my Mexican lasagna but I wanted to avoid the carbohydrates that came with using an entire package of tortillas. Thus, this quiche was created. I replaced carbs with protein and incorporated Mexican …
January 17, 2012
Lauren Scheuer and I have become great friends over our common love for chickens. We spoil our girls. We love them deeply and are constantly entertained by their antics. So, you can imagine my excitement when I finally got to meet the girls I knew so dearly through her blog! As we stood in her …
January 17, 2012
Jan Brett’s entries One of the wonderful things I spoke of in my last post was networking and meeting people that love their chickens just as much as me. Many people know of Jan Brett, the magnificent illustrator and author of numerous globe trotting children’s books. With her amazing attention to the smallest of details, …
January 15, 2012
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending my second poultry show in the Northeast. Last October I had enjoyed attending the Poultry Expo so much that I did not want to miss the largest poultry show in the Northeast, the Poultry Congress. I do have to admit that prior to attending the Poultry Expo, I …
January 12, 2012
We are thrilled to introduce to you our newest sponsor here on Tilly’s Nest. We would love for you to give a great big welcome to Hobby Hill Farm. We are so happy that they have joined us and that they too, share our passion about animals. To kick things off, they are hosting a giveaway …
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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.