Winter Flower

What a fun way to chase away winter's dark, dreary days.

Looked out the window and saw the Hellebores nodding their heads with pastel blooms.


Hellebores are commonly known as Christmas or Lenten roses. Of course, they are not actually roses — but the flowers do resemble a single wild rose. Many varieties bloom from Christmas to Easter and, therefore, are associated with this time of the year. 

I plan to add more since these have trialed so nicely. They are  evergreen perennials that grow in shade or light shade, do not need dividing constantly, are drought tolerant (once established) and bloom in the winter. 

What more could I ask of this special little plant? 

Special Valentine's Day

💘We can't think of a better way to spend our Valentine Day evening than with Craig Johnson. The Literary Southwest presentation was held at Yavapai College in Prescott. It was a wonderful evening and Craig is such a colorful speaker. Here's a photo of Craig and his wife preparing for his lecture.💘

 

Craig Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author of the mystery series featuring Wyoming sheriff Walt Longmire.

Shipment Day for Chicks

Chicks were hatched, sexed and shipped today, so we've made serious preparations for their arrival. A warm cardboard box, light, fresh water, food - all on a bed of sweet, alfalfa hay leaves. Our order of 18 chicks is coming from Missouri for 15 black-copper French Marans. I have one BCM hen that is 9 years old and she's our fav! More pictures soon.