What did you do in the garden today?

Good morning gardeners. Yesterday was indeed chilly, but sunny. I managed to tough out 30 minutes of hanging with my chickens then had to get inside to warm up. Today I woke up to a light dusting of snow. I definitely missed that weather memo. It's supposed to be in mid 40's today and 50's tomorrow. Will try to get the new garden bed framed out later this afternoon. As far as selling eggs, I come close to breaking even on my flock. My friend who lives near Boston doesn't complain about the price, actually that's what he offered to pay. Fresh "home grown" eggs are not cheap in the Boston metro area. I deliver to him only because it's on my way on a regular trip. I'm still looking for another customer or two so I can get a better price for the eggs I currently sell to the folks at the feed store. I didn't get into chickens to start a business. I like fresh eggs. Getting a little money to help offset the cost of my hobby is sweet. My little prepper "gene" is getting agitated with this corona virus thing. I'm nearly stocked up on grocery items to keep me for two months or more. I'm picking up another bag of chicken feed today so I have them taken care of for another two months. I feel like I'm fortunate that I'm retired and can stay home anyway if necessary. But you younger folks have to go out to your day jobs. Thank you for the pictures @TropicalBabies. That was a hibiscus, right? Have a great day everyone and stay healthy.
 
My kids broke the stem off 2 or 3 seedlings 😡 🤦‍♀️ thankfully I had a couple of seedlings I needed to transplant, but they are not allowed near my pots 🌱 now


Kids are great for that!

$6 per 12ct, $9 per 18ct, $11 per 24ct

Wow! That's a lot, but then again, you are in HI!

It is an expensive hobby even with selling for sure.

Oh yes..for sure. Not without cost. In our area, selling from "doorstep" gets around $2-3 tops per dozen. We generally give away what we don't eat bc I'm not currently interested in marketing the eggs. However, we ask the friends that receive the eggs to save cartons...but few come our way. I'm running out of cartons! Hopefully we get some from friends soon.
 
My Mom is back in the hospital. She was sent to the ER by ambulance yesterday. Had thrown up and soiled herself and didn't even realize it. Was very confused, high heart rate, low oxygen. I was guessing UTI, but nope not that. They have no idea what is wrong. I think she ( her body) is just plain worn out. I'm heading back up there this morning after I feed the chickens. Our weather here seems to be on the up swing too!
 
My Mom is back in the hospital. She was sent to the ER by ambulance yesterday. Had thrown up and soiled herself and didn't even realize it. Was very confused, high heart rate, low oxygen. I was guessing UTI, but nope not that. They have no idea what is wrong. I think she ( her body) is just plain worn out. I'm heading back up there this morning after I feed the chickens. Our weather here seems to be on the up swing too!
Sorry about ur ma situation that stuffs never fun i wish u the best with it. weather here in western ny is getting better slowly gonna be in 40s an 50s most of the week! An dont forget we change clocks on the 8th!! Wahoo more daylight!! And 17 days till spring 👍
 
My Mom is back in the hospital. She was sent to the ER by ambulance yesterday. Had thrown up and soiled herself and didn't even realize it. Was very confused, high heart rate, low oxygen. I was guessing UTI, but nope not that. They have no idea what is wrong. I think she ( her body) is just plain worn out. I'm heading back up there this morning after I feed the chickens. Our weather here seems to be on the up swing too!

Sorry about your mom! That is concerning, but you may be right that she is just worn out and wasn't yet ready to be on her own in her apartment.
 
Rainy today.

Some seeds planted - for 4-H project. Kid asked me today "how long until they sprout?" I said "mmm, about a week maybe" and kid's eyes popped out - "Whaaat?"" that long? "Uh, yes, it isn't like a video game where seed is planted and pops up showing "digital growth" immediately" :lol: :lau

My seeds haven't been planted - I need to make some grid charts, so I don't loose track of which sprouts are which. This is the real challenge of having a big garden and small indoor space for seed starts!

Good news on the cost of Revolution Plus topical med for the barn cat: The local vet sells it for slightly cheaper or only very slightly higher than what I can find online anywhere! That's a relief bc I'd rather buy it at the vet.
 
My Mom is back in the hospital. She was sent to the ER by ambulance yesterday. Had thrown up and soiled herself and didn't even realize it. Was very confused, high heart rate, low oxygen. I was guessing UTI, but nope not that. They have no idea what is wrong. I think she ( her body) is just plain worn out. I'm heading back up there this morning after I feed the chickens. Our weather here seems to be on the up swing too!
Sorry to hear about this. The back and forth is never fun. Hopefully the doctors can diagnose what the issue is soon and get her more comfortable.
 
My Mom is back in the hospital. She was sent to the ER by ambulance yesterday. Had thrown up and soiled herself and didn't even realize it. Was very confused, high heart rate, low oxygen. I was guessing UTI, but nope not that. They have no idea what is wrong. I think she ( her body) is just plain worn out. I'm heading back up there this morning after I feed the chickens. Our weather here seems to be on the up swing too!


Ahhh getting old infirm is not wimps :hugs:confused:
 
Kids are great for that!



Wow! That's a lot, but then again, you are in HI!



Oh yes..for sure. Not without cost. In our area, selling from "doorstep" gets around $2-3 tops per dozen. We generally give away what we don't eat bc I'm not currently interested in marketing the eggs. However, we ask the friends that receive the eggs to save cartons...but few come our way. I'm running out of cartons! Hopefully we get some from friends soon.
Running out of cartons is the worst! I have a few people who recycle and are happy to send my way for a discount others... not so much. For me to purchase is $1. at the feed store, online... plus shipping, plus storage (my home is super small)... I don't even want to go there... 😕😬
 

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