Jasmine, our urban farm dog.

  As you have seen from other posts, we have a terrier, an Airedale, "The King of the Terriers" to be specific.  I was recently reading dog book from the 1960's that described the breed as hardy, tough as nails, loyal, goofy, and intelligent.  In a separate part of the book, the part that helps … Continue reading Jasmine, our urban farm dog.

Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb….

As I've mentioned previously, this past winter was more bitter and harsh than usual.  As the weather starts to warm up, we're noticing what hasn't made it, and what, like my rhubarb, has thrived and survived through the winter. Rhubarb is an unusual vegetable.  Yes, it's a vegetable, one that we tend to treat like … Continue reading Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb….

Are the blues thriving?

The largest pest in my garden is named Jasmine.  She roots around, eats things (including blueberry shrubs, not just the berries, the whole twiggy shrub), digs and paws at the dirt, eats birds and hunts small prey.  That's Jasmine in the photo above. Yes, I think she's beautiful, and she is one of my best … Continue reading Are the blues thriving?