Garlic and Guineas!

After their week long absence, the guineas have finally decided to return to their home! I heard reports from the landowner that he watched them go farther and farther away each day... testing their limits I suppose. They were finally spotted a good 4 blocks away! They made their way onto a nearby horse ranch where they probably found a lifetime's supply of bugs. After leaving them enough grain feed to last an eternity, they flew home and are still there as of yesterday afternoon. I really need those pesky birds... they better not get too comfy with those horses.

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The garlic is doing great! All this moisture we've been getting is seriously a blessing. Check out this picture of the roots.

Hail the garlic roots!

If you look at a clove next time you're cooking, the roots grow from the little hard part on the end. The green stem shoots out from the pointed tip.  Those bright white roots are a great sign, they  indicate healthy growth. Let's hope it keeps this up until spring. Every day is one day closer to fresh vegetables!

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Our new dog Missy is officially part of la familia! We're working on her behavior with the chickens and guineas. Naturally she wants to chase them but she's a quick learner. We've got a sick chicken caged in the house with us and Missy doesn't bother her at all. We think the poor chicken caught a cold but she's getting better every day.

Keeping a tough eye on the farm...

Well, that's all for now. Not much going on in the winter. We've got a nasty storm coming our way any minute, better get the hot chocolate ready.

Happy New Year everyone! Be safe :)

-Christina