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Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

May 1, 2020

This week it has rained quite a bit on Cape Cod. We’ve had stolen glimpses of sunshine and took full advantage of those infrequent moments. Living in the Northeast, I always feel that we are behind much of the country. We still don’t have any leaves on our trees yet, although we can finally see…

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Chickens Findings Gardening Seasons Stories from Our Nest

Spring’s Promises Arrive

March 27, 2019

I’ve always loved birds. The intrigue and the lure of their world has always called to me, even in my dreams. As a little girl, I can remember having the most amazing dreams about flying. I was just high enough that when I would soar over the crowds, no one could reach me with their…

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Giveaways

Giveaway: Chicken Art Tin Sign and Garden Flag

March 5, 2016

Sarah Hudock is the creative chicken genius behind Chicken Art. I first met Sarah almost four years ago when she donated beautiful chicken prints for Hug a Chicken Day. We were kindred chicken spirits from the beginning and I have just loved watching her grow to be one of the most talented chicken artists. Lucky us! Sarah…

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Crafts Seasons Spring Summer

DIY Felted Garden-Inspired Pillows

May 31, 2015

This spring, I thought that it would be fun to create a botanical-inspired, personalized pillow for a fresh pop of color and fun. These felted garden pillows were easy to make and started with a pre-made pillow from one of my favorite international box stores.Read more

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Beekeeping Bees DIY Hive Maintainance

How to Split a Beehive

May 7, 2014

The split will now live in this nuc box until the new queen begins to lay and their numbers increase. This week. I wanted to share how I split a beehive. All beehives that overwinter should be split come spring. This helps to prevent swarming .Read more

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Findings Gardening Plants Projects Tours

Early Spring Gardening

April 16, 2014

Even though we had a bit of snow last night, I have been very busy puttering around the yard with spring clean up and getting ready for the photo shoot with the book. My favorite spring flowers are pansies. They are so lovely, especially the ruffled variety in this pansy sphere on my front steps.…

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Gardening Tours

The Bog Garden

April 2, 2014

This past week the family and I took a small vacation to try and break up the cold weather and discover signs of spring. The day we left, there was almost a foot of freshly fallen snow on the ground! We had a great time in North Carolina. It was still chilly and a bit…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Upcycled Spring Terrariums

March 26, 2014

I tend to keep things that most people would consider junk or recyclable. You never know when you can upcycle items into beautiful crafting creations. Some of my favorite items to keep are the glass jars and their lids from foods. Salsa jars are perfect! I remove the labels, wash them in the dishwasher, and…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

The Little Things in Life

March 21, 2014

Snow and ice mounds are still among the gardens and the trees seem late with their buds. Spring seems to be taking an eternity to arrive, yet the spring time garden clean up is underway and I am prepping for a new coop for the girls. The chickens too seem happy that spring has finally…

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Crafts Easter Family Fun Holiday

5 Fun Garden and Egg Inspired Spring Crafts

March 10, 2014

Force bulbs to bloom in eggshells.Read more

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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.

Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

Spring’s Promises Arrive

Giveaway: Chicken Art Tin Sign and Garden Flag

DIY Felted Garden-Inspired Pillows

How to Split a Beehive

Early Spring Gardening

The Bog Garden

Upcycled Spring Terrariums

The Little Things in Life

5 Fun Garden and Egg Inspired Spring Crafts

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