In an effort to acclimate our baby chicks {who are currently living in the garage} to the outside world, Lucy and I have been taking them outside for “playtime” twice a day. Yesterday, the chicks discovered {and ate!} worms.
Since bringing them home 2 1/2 weeks ago they have been a tremendous source of joy for Lucy. All I have to do is say the word “babies” and she immediately jumps up and runs to the garage door to check on her flock. We plan to pass them off to Mrs. HB and family in about a month and I know Miss Lucy is going to miss them dearly. Luckily, the HB’s will let us visit the girls.
I know there is no way on earth our neighborhood would ever allow homeowners to keep chickens in their backyards… I mean, you have to get permission to plant {or move} a freakin’ tree. So for now I have to be content on just growing vegetables in my backyard. But the next place? Oh you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll have a big backyard flock of hens. 😉
Let’s talk about peas, shall we? Please tell me you’ve planted yours already.
Even though our shelling peas technically don’t need a trellis {they’ll only grow about 2 1/2 feet tall}, I still like to add a few sticks in between the rows for support.
Lucy and I collect branches on our morning walks and even though it looks a little weird, I think the branches will add a little flair to the garden once they’re covered in green. Don’t you agree?
Keep Calm and Garden On.
~Mavis & Lucy
JessB says
I use sticks in my gardens all the the time. They are super charming, especially with peas!
Lynne says
“please tell me you’ve planted your peas already…” Oh Mavis, if ONLY. It was 10 degrees when I got up this morning, we’ve had snow flurries all week – will spring EVER get to Northern MN??? I’m seriously doubting it…. :-/ LynneinMN
Thank you for the Lucy pics…they warm my heart 🙂
Phyllis says
Just love Lucy and her antics!! Sometimes I think I’ve actually met her!
This year I planted Sugar Magnilia a sugar pea. It is purple podded. How pretty will that look in salad? The only problem is that the vines are 6-8 feet tall so they need good support. Can’t wait to see how they look and taste.
Linda says
Good Morning Mavis,
My Amish friends planted their peas about 3 weeks ago, and to my absolute amazement they’ve germinated. We’ve had such cold here in the great northeast. I haven’t planted mine yet, and will wait another week before doing so.
I feel so sorry that little Lucy has to hand her charges off. For the first time in 25 years, I have a small flock again. Living in a very rural location, I don’t have to worry about restrictions from control freaks. Fortunately, all of my dogs like the chickens and we can all be outside together.
katy says
Do you ave pics of past years with the peas and sticks? I would love to see how that fleshes itself out!
Mavis Butterfield says
I don’t. But trust me… it looks cool. 🙂
katy says
are you going to add more sticks or is that all? i’m picking ur brain so i can implement this! 🙂
Mavis Butterfield says
Nope, just those. 🙂