Monthly Archives: September 2012

Hoppity Hops!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jkmcintyre
[caption id="attachment_1737" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Hops at the pub Hops growing outside the pub[/caption]

Our local pub grows hop vines around its patio. Scott, ever one to simply ask, inquired as to whether we could pick some. Yes, but please limit yourselves to one grocery bag. And so we found ourselves along the sidewalk and parking lot of the pub on a busy evening Continue reading →

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Grape Juice

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jkmcintyre

First grapes on the Agria vine we planted in Spring 2011.  As Raintree promised, it fruited early, growing luscious dark globelets.  I like sour fruit, so I have been tasting the grapes for a few weeks now.  Last week they … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bumps?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jkmcintyre

Some of you know our chickens had an Unfortunate Molt a few weeks ago. Someone asked whether that meant they lose all their feathers. Well, yes and no. Moulting occurs about once a year for most hens, usually in the … Continue reading →

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An Unfortunate Moult

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jkmcintyre

Two weeks ago we left our hens to fend for themselves for a long weekend. We left the door open and arranged no hensitter. Food was nearly out in the coop, but there was plenty in the compost bins, and … Continue reading →

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