I Have Worms! Again!!


...and I'm happy about it.  A little over a year ago, I shared my passion for composting worms in a post called, I Have Worms. I took last winter and summer off, not wanting to bring the bins inside after spending the summer outside. I had hoped the worms would survive winter in compost bins... Continue Reading →

We’re Baaaaaaack!


Losing Cook Dollar Barn was one of the worst experiences we have lived through. It wasn't just a store; it was an important social hub for the Pajari Girls, and our little town, too. Every day, the list of people and things we miss gets longer. And when people told us that there must be... Continue Reading →

PowerBall Christmas Shopping List


How fun would Christmas shopping be if I won the lottery?? (Seriously, follow the links--they are half the fun.)   My Big  Sister Lois would get a yak, which was Rachel C's great idea... ...and a Hippopotamus For Christmas. Real ones. Complete with enclosures etc. And enough money that she could stay at home on... Continue Reading →

I Have Worms


I first heard about composting with worms from my daughter, whose science teacher had  a worm bin in her classroom. Said daughter started cleaning our refrigerator to feed the worms for extra credit. The more I read about composting with worms (vermiculture) , the more intrigued I became. Mrs. Bidle (who also taught my sister... Continue Reading →

POO!


Don't be scared...it's only fertilizer. So my sister and I were sitting by the bonfire tonight, talking about all the by-products we use from The Funny Farm (now Cook's Country Connection), and naturally the talk turned to poo.  Her critters produce a LOT of it. And since we are both avid gardeners, this is a good thing.... Continue Reading →

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