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→ March 10, 2012

My rain barrels are full again! Not too surprising, really, but I had emptied them in preparation for this rain event. I …

Potatoes and The Small Fry

Finally got out into the yard this Sunday to do a lot of clean up and preparation work. Such glorious weather! I …

New Year’s Miscellany

We’re supposed to get a new deluge of rain tonight, but I’m a little reticent to revel in that. I could jinx …

Kickstarting Chickens

I have mentioned more than once I want to incorporate chickens into my garden work. I’ve collected materials for the coop construction …

How ‘Bout That Drought?

Since Austin is hurtling toward heavier restrictions on outdoor watering (Sept. 6 if our rainfall doesn’t improve), I’m considering a rather drastic …