Seven made their way home with me- 2 buff orpington, 1 easter egger, 2 Americana, 1 buff cochin, and 1 partridge cochin. They've settled in nicely in the garage! The only downside is the other chickens just transitioned out of chick feed... Now we need to buy more feed. 🤷♀️
A Day in the Life of a Homesteading Teacher
Or... my trek in the world of education (mine and others) & all the joys & trials that come with it.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Chickens = Potato Chips
Seven made their way home with me- 2 buff orpington, 1 easter egger, 2 Americana, 1 buff cochin, and 1 partridge cochin. They've settled in nicely in the garage! The only downside is the other chickens just transitioned out of chick feed... Now we need to buy more feed. 🤷♀️
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Adventures of Laura and Emily (and Jaron): Portland, Maine Edition
We took the ferry to Peaks Island.
Our room reminded me of Austenland.
Here's part of our view at low tide:
Brown seaweed! I could never find a picture of that online when I taught 8th grade biology so I always take a picture when I come across it.
I wore Jaron everywhere we went, sometimes in the front and sometimes in the back. Laura graciously carried the diaper bag (along with water and snacks).
Smoke tree!
True blue flowers! These hydrangeas were all over the island.
Jaron enjoyed the 5th regiment museum.
Ferry ride!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Battle of the Thistles
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Ducks' New Digs
We strategically positioned the trampoline so the goats can't use it to jump out. And we reinforced the sides where the goats had bent it from rubbing against the metal. I guess chicken wire is a great scratching post. 🤷♀️
The hole is small, but it's big enough for the ducks.
They figured out the door in no time!
Monday, July 14, 2025
Medicinal Herb Garden - Finally!
Friday, July 11, 2025
Dishwasher
It fits in the door. 🤯
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Forgotten Flowers
Found this volunteer raspberry plant north of our lilacs outside the goat pasture. No berries yet! Maybe it's a variety that only fruits on old stalks.