This and That and Whatever

I had to go to town today and get some feed.  I did that nasty habit of drive by photography again.  Someday when it’s warm, I  might actually stop, but the geese were all huddled down today.  Made me think it was too cold to stop and walk around.

When I was getting my feed, I noticed that the farm store has baby chicks!  I think that means that spring is near.  You should be proud of me.  I didn’t bring any home because my lovely hens are kicking up production.

I’ve even found eleven eggs on a couple of days.  I did sell some at work, and I put up a notice in the post office.  I think I need to find some better advertising.

Yesterday I found my first goose egg of the year.  Actually, I found two eggs by stepping on the nest, but I only got to bring one to the house because I smashed the other one.

I also brought home another egg from town that is a clear indication of spring.  My favorite egg is the Reese’s peanut butter egg.

All the thoughts of spring has started me thinking about the garden season.  I brought home some containers to start seeds.

I’d feel bad about buying plastic, but I will try to treat them gently and use them for several years.  It would be nice to find the time to make some of those nice newspaper pots, but I don’t think I could get enough made.  I already planted some luffa seeds in reused pots.  It takes a long time for them to germinate.

I want to plant a pretty big garden.  I do well at starting tomatoes, but my peppers are not as reliable.  I think it’s because I try to use my front porch as a greenhouse (big wishful thinking sigh), and it doesn’t keep the temperatures consistent enough for the seeds.

This year, I’d also like to plant some calendula.  I tried using it in some soap this fall.  I plan on using the petals from my flowers for my soap because it turned out well.

Calendula is reported to have wonderful healing properties.  Speaking of soap, I had to make some more oatmeal and honey goats milk soap last weekend because I’ve sold quite a bit.

I still have a lot of soap for sale in my online market.  There’s a link in my sidebar.  Well, I must get this posted because my sister is in town, and I’m going to see her.

She better be taking a jar or two of spider plants with her.  The poor things truly need planted.

Linking to SOOC Sunday.

Linking to Macro Monday.  No true macros this week, so I hope the close ups are okay.

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