Chilly Kitties & Hardy Hens

It may be chilly out but that's something that doesn't surprise us in the mountains. While the perennials tough it out, the seed flats get tucked into the Dragon Dome Greenhouse to be safe from the absolute chilliest temps while they are still tender and young. Everything else gets to stay inside (as both germination area and greenhouse fill up to max capacity!) where its not just a little less chilly but is warm and toasty for those tender shoots that can't handle the still continuous frosts and deep freezes.
The hen just go 'yeah yeah what's new' after spending all winter huddling in the huts under heat lamps, so a little snow and freeze can't dampen their spirits too much. Especially not while the grass and greens are growing and the bugs are moving around!
The kittens don't mind some damp paws if it mean getting to run around outside. They still need occasional supervision to not get into too much trouble but the recall training is progressing as they still want a warm place to nap and all that play makes them hungry and the food is only available inside!

I'll have the usual microgreens available tomorrow at the Saturday drop off (and also at the Farm to Market Store on late Saturday/early Monday), plus the eggs (even if the hens have slowed with the chill), and some of the Everlasting Bouquets!

Don't let the cold get you down because the sun still rises and the flowers still bloom!

The cold and the snow definitely makes it hard on farmers (and gardeners) but I've got everything that needs to be tucked up in the dome and some seeds the require cold stratification to germinate are sitting out and happy as can be.

The kittens take it all in stride as everything is new and wonderful (if sometimes a little scary) for them! The snow meant weird feeling feet, strange smells, and new things to discover. Every time is play time when you're a kid or kitten!

I may be eager to get the micros out from under lights inside to under sunlight in the dome, but the weather says no! Luckily the microgreens don't mind a nice warm, well lit home.

The hens are less pleased with the cold as they already spent all winter out in it. But they don't wanna miss any free time looking for a stranded worm or two!

The supervised exploring continues as they learn to play nice with the hen and the deer. Learn to play in the woods behind the barn and not across the road almost to the top of the little ridge (yes, I had to go find them and bring them back somewhat unwillingly) But they have learned to run back to the cabin when they need to!

Because nothing is better after playing in the cold woods and chasing hens than snuggling on the warm couch with a warm friend next to the warm fire

What's available this week?

• Eggs!
  • 1 dz Pasture-Raised Chicken Eggs
• Flowers!
  • Dried Bouquets
• Veggies!
  • Mild Microgreens
  • Spicy Microgreens
• Seeds!
  • So, so many this year. Check out the website!
• Crafts!
  • Treasure Bowls
  • Dragon Clips
• Botanicals!
  • Dragon's Balm
    •  tall tube
    •  chubby tube
    • 1 oz bulk tub

Where to find it all?

Find the Veggies & Flowers at the Amish Farm to Market Store in Libby!

Local pickup available on Saturdays,
12-1230pm in Libby at the Chamber Parking Lot,
1-130pm in Troy at the Museum Parking Lot

Order online for local pickup or ship of Seeds, Crafts, & Botanicals!