Buzzard!
When my old dog, Indie, would see a Vulture, she would bark and chase it away. If you called, “Buzzard!” she would come to alert and...
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stellaloufarm
- Oct 26, 2013
- 1 min
First Frost
First frost report. October 26, 2013. Last night we had a frost. Report from neighbor that there was a frost the previous night but I was...
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stellaloufarm
- Oct 11, 2013
- 4 min
Autumn update…with bugs
Although I have so many exciting bug pictures to share with you; it is time to catch up on some of the happenings at StellaLou....
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stellaloufarm
- Sep 7, 2013
- 1 min
On the Tulsi
I have a little patch of Tulsi basil or Thai Holy Basil in the garden. I dehydrated a good amount of the leaves for tea and, then, let it...
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stellaloufarm
- Aug 3, 2013
- 1 min
hands off
Yes. Insects are becoming a big part of my life. I spend a lot of time smashing them, avoiding them, hunting them, and; quite possibly,...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 28, 2013
- 2 min
Oh, Beans!
I have a couple of small patches of bush snap beans planted for fresh eating and they have been wonderful! I, also, planted a variety of...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 24, 2013
- 1 min
Wings
As with the dragonflies, I would have great difficulty identifying, accurately, the moths and butterflies that I am enjoying at...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 11, 2013
- 1 min
in the potato patch
On the way into the main garden this afternoon, I spotted colorado potato beetle larvae chomping about in the potato patch. and adult...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 11, 2013
- 1 min
Dedicated to Dragonflies
I find dragonflies and damselflies very difficult to identify from internet photos and info…and, probably, would be wrong most of the...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 9, 2013
- 1 min
Foraged Feast
Sarah Murray led two very wonderful wild food workshops at StellaLou this past weekend. We spent the days enjoying the outdoors,...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 2, 2013
- 2 min
Tricolored Heron (Or Not)
I’ve been stalking these birds for over a month; trying to photograph and to identify them. I recognize their voice and I, often, get to...
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stellaloufarm
- Jul 1, 2013
- 1 min
Praying mantis
I saw many egg cases hanging on stems and branches in the winter; so, it is no surprise to find plenty of these insects in the pasture...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 28, 2013
- 2 min
Wild Food Event
I had the opportunity to spend a wonderful morning strolling through StellaLou’s pastures, garden areas, woodlot, and orchard; tasting...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 22, 2013
- 2 min
Abundance
It became quite obvious to me, today, that I need a blog category to describe the abundance that we discover here. I started this day by...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 17, 2013
- 4 min
“Obtain a yield”
“Obtain a yield,” one of permaculture’s principles. I hadn’t anticipated starting the main garden this season but a few things came...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 7, 2013
- 1 min
Kousa in the Rain
More than 3″ and the rain still falls. The pond is filling up. Puddles are deepening. It is a musical rain. Gentle breezes blow with the...
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stellaloufarm
- Jun 1, 2013
- 1 min
Tulip Poplar Stand
Artie planted this stand of tulip poplars some thirty odd years ago. It’s magnificent to stand beneath them on a bright and breezy late...
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stellaloufarm
- May 28, 2013
- 1 min
First strawberries
Here is a beauty! Click on the image a couple of times. How close can you get to a strawberry without eating it? Patty planted these...
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stellaloufarm
- May 24, 2013
- 1 min
Spiders, roses, and honey…Oh my!
Besides the four new hives at StellaLou, we have one strong hive and its split in Elkins Park. We were able to harvest 30 pounds of honey...
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stellaloufarm
- May 14, 2013
- 1 min
Frosty ‘taters
Early morning May 14, 2013. Late frost….brrrrr! Did not see frost in raised beds directly south of house and shed. Warmer, more protecte...
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