Part 2 of this blog post is a sequel to The Need For Weed For A Beautiful Life, part 1. Before the larva (caterpillar) started turning into pupas (chrysalis) I ordered a rearing cage (order here) to keep them in. This kept them safe and contained, yet still provided room to spread their wings when the time… Continue reading The Need For Weed For A Beautiful Life (Part 2)
The other day the kids and I were walking out to the chicken coop to gather some eggs. When we got there I opened the back of the coop and to my surprise there was a jumping spider on the door ledge eating on a stink bug. He was very bold, didn’t budge and just… Continue reading Living Rent Free
First picking of the season
You know that saying “You’re never too old to learn something new!” Well this week here on the farm has been very eventful in learning new things. I started pulling weeds in our flower bed and came across some yellow, white and black caterpillars, so I looked them up to see exactly what they were… Continue reading The Need For Weed For A Beautiful Life (Part 1)
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