Zoomed in really didn’t do much for me until my critics tonight pointed out how cool it was to see the craters and solar flares in the image.
I’m more about what was going on in the garden as the large moon gleamed over the pond. It was deathly quiet with only sounds of the small fluttering waves created by a fish waking up in the cold water in front of me. Winter was holding on to every minute as she blanketed my garden with her cold embrace.
Best of Show Netherland Dwarf
Ever have those days when you have a ‘billion’ things to do and when you finally sit down to start working on the project you have a ‘brain fart’ and you just can’t think? I’ve had just that kind of a week! Yesterday one of my chores included spending time harvesting in the greenhouse and preparing it for the week I will be absent. I swept the bunny ‘barn’ that is my gateway to the greenhouse. We have a rabbit show to participate in this weekend so I was happy to see a few of the ‘juniors’ from last year have got a fabulous coat for that show. I can’t help but think it must be the lettuce and grass I’ve been growing for them to enjoy.
In the image above I share with you one of my fuzzy greenhouse friends. There are days you will find this cute little cuddle critter hopping around in between my winter harvest in the greenhouse. I’m a big fan of the Netherland Dwarf because they are small and they don’t eat much. The fact that they don’t eat much means less pellets to purchase for them making them an inexpensive pet to enjoy. These little critters were first introduced to us for a 4H project 8 years ago. Since then my little 4H’er has taken the project to the next level by breeding this variety, showing in national rabbit shows, participating in local rabbit associations all while continuing her 4H career. The rabbit project has provided not only a wonderful experience for my child to learn responsibility but the fact that the animals are being raised as the center focus in my greenhouse project it has brought awareness to how rabbits can provide much more then cuddles. The bunny poo that is cleaned from their cages is mixed into a designated raised bed. It is mixed with the soil and used for growing veggies and blooms around the rabbitry.
Now you maybe thinking you don’t live on a farm and you don’t own a barn so these little critters are not for you. The great thing about smaller breeds like the Netherland Dwarf is they take up little space and most breeders I know even keep them in their city home. I even know a beautiful couple who have large 40 pound Californian’s that dwell in their home as a cat would. The bunnies actually have their own litter box they use! HOW COOL IS THAT?!
Important to Note :
Chris McLaughlin has a book coming out about raising rabbits and the benfits of using them in your garden. I will keep you posted on my network when that book is done at the printers.
What are your thoughts about fuzzy friends in the garden? Do you own a rabbit and have some tips you would like to share? I would love to hear from you.
We’ve had some minor roof repairs this weekend – Thank goodness nothing that a toothpick couldn’t fix!
It’s the Holiday season and we’ve been catching a few of the traditional sights and sounds of the festivities. The image above sums up the last weekend before Christmas with all the cookie baking and gum drop eating we’ve been enjoying in our home. I’m looking forward to sharing with you my greenhouse addition to the gingerbread landscaping this year in a later post this week so be sure to check back for that entry. If you’d like to see more “Photos of the Week” click on the image to the left.
Boo Admires the Autumn Blanket
As the temperatures turn cooler and the time change takes place I find it hard to keep motivated and moving. I really want to turn in as the sun does down before dinner time but it is impossible with all there is to do before old man winter arrives. Am I alone when I say that Autumn makes me want to rest?
First Heavy Frost in November
Inspired by the first frost of Autumn 2010 to begin an extensive photography album on my website BGgarden.com. The images featured on the Frost 2010 Album were taken early this week.
I hope you enjoy this collection. By clicking on the featured image you can view the inter album. Feel free to leave a comment on the featured album below.
Just one of those days in the garden…….
