What did you do in the garden today?

[igorsMistress]

Yes, I’d recommend. It is a Pampered Chef air fryer. I had an online party so got it for less than any other model at Walmart actually - not with the “money” they give you based on sales, it was a specific cost for hosts the month I held the party. But, it is taller instead of wide, which I liked, and I went to the consultants home to see it in action first, and determined then that I would like it. She prepared French fries and had some online videos in her kitchen with some other recipes (S’Mores dip was one that I recall). Anyway, if a friend hosts a party, I’ll probably buy the skewers for it. We are going to butcher some of the males we have at 16-18 weeks, so I’ll be able to try out the rotisserie function on them as they should be under 4lbs.



a cabbage looper moth was flying around yesterday and all over my Brussel sprouts. The cabbages snd mustard have the caterpillars on them. I’m going to have to buy insect cloth and supports for next year. I’ve sprayed and picked them off , and squashed countless eggs this season, but they’ve been terrible.



the furnace that was in the old house we replaced and the technician told me the heat exchangers were cracked, therefore leaking carbon monoxide!!! Being a tall and drafty old house and the fact that we slept 2 floors above the furnace, we did not suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning, thankfully. There was an attic (accessed by a full staircase) with 8 ft tall windows and some wall board put up longbefore, so that was our insulation. That attic never got below 40F, even when outside temps were below zero. So, it created a bit of an insulating cushion so our heating bills were high, but not as bad as some people in other older homes. While I loved the character of that house - I’m not at all compelled to get an old, wood sided home again.

there is a “castle” for sale in the area, pretty cheap as far as castles go. So my kid was like “OMG -we should buy it!!!” Um, No!! “But, it would be soooo awesome!””” Hmmm... character, yes, maintenance, no!

But the flock would look perfect running about the castle yard!

 

[karenerwin]

Does he want it soft with or without the fur?

I know he wants it soft. Not sure about fur on or off. I'll have to ask him. I'm thinking he wants it without the hair but I'm not sure.

 

[karenerwin]

Today was "run errands" day. We left the house before noon and I didn't get home until almost 7. I did get a lot done though! As far as the garden is concerned I dragged some of the old dried out tomato vines over to the burn barrel. I also dug around some more where the potatoes were planted in the ground in the hopes of finding some more, but, alas, I found none.
@NewBoots it took about an hour to skin and quarter the deer but it was a very small one. This was only the 3rd time I have butchered a deer. The first 2 times I watched youtube videos, this time I just winged it. It is still in the refrigerator waiting for me to finish trimming it out. One thing I learned is to get all the fat off of it that I can. It makes it taste better! Lots of people say to add pork fat or something to it if you grind any of it up, but I don't add anything to it. I grind most of mine up because that is how I like it, My hubby claims he doesn't like venison but often he can't tell when I use it ground up in things. I'm sure he would know if I tried to just serve a venison steak or back straps or something.
So, to answer your question, it depends on the size of your deer. A bigger deer takes longer.

 

[WthrLady]

Major ice storm. This is fun.

 

[Sueby]

Oh boy! Ice storms stink! I don't envy you there.

Morning all. Another nice day here. Need to clean off the Dahlia bulbs & get them inside before the rain tomorrow.

Treating the littles for cocci. Hopefully that goes well, my first time with it.

Off to work, have a great one all!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning gardeners. Almost finished putting the gardens to bed for the winter. Just a little more raking in one and mulching the asparagus. I used some of the dirt pile to top off three of the raised beds. The pile is nearly gone. I will be working on cleaning the gutters and blowing the leaves and pine needles into the woods today. It looks like the rain will stay mostly south of me tomorrow @Sueby so I'll have some time to work outside a bit then. I checked again on the generator delivery and they actually had an answer (sort of) it takes 8 to 10 days (likely business days) to fill an order. So I'll be patient for now. As for the old houses, the one I sold before moving into this property was built in 1890. No insulation in the walls because of the knob and tube electrical wiring. I had nearly all that replaced. It wasn't cheap. My home owners insurance was ridiculously high because of it. I insulated the attic floor and that did help with the heating bill. I also replaced the old furnace with a new energy efficient oil burner. But like @Acre4Me, I would not repeat that experience again. The charm of owning a vintage colonial home in New England wears thin after a while. In addition, no garage so the snowblower was kept in a shed in the backyard. I had to shovel to the shed to get the snow blower. Good grief! I love my garage.

 

[oldhen2345]

Raking, raking, raking. Thought I need to get a jump on cleaning up leaves. By spring it will be a big job. Have I said I hate magnolia pods and leaves??
Made some yeast bread last night and this afternoon will make some zuccini bread. The quail cage needs cleaned out, so will do that later today. Need to start thinking about what I will bring to Thanksgiving dinner- hmmm, usually bring dessert.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Somehow it's warmed into the 60's here for over a week and my peas are starting to set blossoms. XD I planted them fully expecting them to not fruit as an experiment, but it looks like we might get something from them anyhow.

 

[igorsMistress]

Major ice storm. This is fun.

I could be wrong but it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago you buzzed the alpacas. I’m curious how they handle that cold weather.

 

[Acre4Me]

LOL is old Mac and Cheese for sale again? @Acre4Me

Under 300K!

Over 5000sq Ft, a few stone gargoyles, and an all brick carriage house!

Built in 1891.

But, on less than a half acre, so not much space for a garden.

A friend lives in this town, so was telling us about it when they visited - which caused us to look it up and for kid to say we should get it! I'm sure there is some interesting history regarding this castle.