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| lilpunkin |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 10:06:12 PM
Hey girls! I thought I would introduce myself to all of you. I received Maryjanes book from my sister a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. My hubby and I are signing papers tomorrow on 70 acres of land here in Colorado. I am so excited! But I also know that I will have alot of questions. I have never had a farm so to speak, although I have been on them and have family with a farm. But now its in my hands, and I am thrilled. Today I met with a lady that asked if I had any chickens. I said nope, but i sure want some. She said ok, when you get your coop built come back to me and I will give you some chickens. How exciting is that? She had several different kinds, but the one I found to be interesting was the Americana chicken that lays blue eggs.
I really want to grow a garden, small at first. But I have lots of questions as to how to grow things in high altitude. I know it can be done here its just figuring everything out. So any suggestions on how to do that would be greatly appreciated. Well fellow farm girls, I am thrilled to be here. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your group. |
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| PlumJoy |
Posted - Nov 05 2006 : 08:01:53 AM
Hello Lilpunkin, so glad to meet you. I am a garden nut and grew up raising seed for the government here in Ca. I have a book that has always helped me. Mine is the "Western Garden Book", by Sunset. They will have your book also. Again welcome. You will find warmth and friendship here.
PlumJoy of Ca. |
| PlumJoy |
Posted - Nov 05 2006 : 08:00:40 AM
Hello Lilpunkin, so glad to meet you. I am a garden nut and grew up raising seed for the government here in Ca. I have a book that has always helped me. Mine is the "Western Garden Book", by Sunset. They will have your book also. Again welcome. You will find warmth and friendship here.
PlumJoy of Ca. |
| sonflowergurl |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 11:39:49 AM
Well, welcome!!! Colorado huh? That sounds awesome, I love the Rockies!
Katee
A life without love is like a year without summer.
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| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 3:21:36 PM
Welcome to the group and congratulations on your land - so exciting! Best of luck with it and keep us posted as to how you are going.
Best wishes,
Jayne |
| Luzy |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 2:57:17 PM
Oh I'm just jumpin for joy! FINALLY.....a Farmgirl in my neck of the woods!!! How cool is that???? Email me and tell me more, maybe we can meet up sometime!!
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am. |
| lilpunkin |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 1:34:23 PM
Hey girls thank you so much for all your comments. I feel so welcome already! Luanne, I live in Westcliffe. So ai am not far from you at all! How cool is that?! One of the questions that was asked was about the property. It does have some pasture area but alot of its is mountain and trees. So I wont be leasing it out to anyone. Well girls, thank you again for making me feel so welcome. |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 4:37:41 PM
lilpunkin, hi! i'm new too, but i might as well start meeting people. congratulations on the new farm! you're going to have a ball with it!
trina
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
| Luzy |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 09:41:27 AM
Hi Lilpunkin! How exciting to have a fellow Colorado Farmgirl!!! Welcome, Welcome!! Where are you??? I'm about 17 miles east of Pueblo. We live on a 15 acre organic farm, so if I can help you out just let me know. Feel free to email me too!! Big ol'Hugs, Luanne
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am. |
| blueroses |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 09:34:59 AM
Hi Punkin,
Glad to meet you. Welcome to the forum. 70 acres sounds wonderful. Hard work, but so rewarding.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 6:27:10 PM
Welcome! I am so excited about your new farm. I have never been to Colorado, but it is on my list of places to go someday. Wait until you see how much fun it is to check this site day after day. The things you will learn! I read some of the threads all the way back to their beginning, and it is amazing just what people can teach one another. Enjoy! Sheryl-lyn |
| Kelly43 |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 6:15:09 PM
Welcome and good luck with your new farm. We will all look forward to sharing your adventure. I lived in Colo. when I was in Jr.high and high school. Golden, which was out in the middle of nowhere then. I understand it's part of Denver now. Where are you in Colo? Keep us posted!
Kel |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 6:21:54 PM
welcome to the group!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Libbie |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 5:02:22 PM
Welcome to the forum, lilpunkin - I just love that name - and it's great that you get to farm! What a wonderful thing...I agree with Jenny - you'll love having chickens. The gals here will be a tremendous help - they have been to me - and you will know that you've found kindred spirits!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 10:14:12 AM
Welcome Punkin!!! How fun that you get to farm now!! What a fun adventure. You will love chickens..and yes..someone asked..the americanas are related to Araucanas. I think Lady Crystal (our chicken expert in my opinion) could explain that best.
Anyway...how fun to have you here!!
Jenny in Utah
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| sunshine |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 06:11:53 AM
Sounds like you will have your hands quiet full in th enear future. Are you leasing out the land to another farmer to till and raise crops or a re you raising crops of 70 achers, Is it abel to hold crops on all 70 achers or is it wooded. Just curious to hear what it looks like.
I wish you lots of luck with your adventure.
Sunshine
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 03:58:45 AM
Hi lilpunkin! Very exciting time in your life . . . all those acres in such a beautiful state. I'd suggest getting in touch with your local university extension service or the Denver Botanical Garden to find out info on high altitude gardening. One of my favorite garden authors, Lauren Springer, gardens in Fort Collins, CO; previously she was in Denver and worked at the DBG there. She's got several books, but on perennials. Anyway, welcome in here; we all share and have lots of fun together. |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 02:10:28 AM
Welcome, welcome!! Yep, there's something about MaryJane's book that makes you just have to get chickens and wall tents, and grow your own veggies and a milking cow and sew aprons and...........the list is endless! And the women here are right there to help with anything you can imagine. Glad you found us!
Karin |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 12:35:09 AM
Welcome to our group!! I am so glad you found us! And what a wonderful book!! There are so many here that can help you and some like me may not know much about farms but are here to support you! This is the greatest place full of fun friendship and advice! So jump right in! Congratulations on your new place! I look forward to hearing all about it and getting to know you better as I see you around!
Hugz!
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| bramble |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 11:10:14 PM
Welcome to the group! Glad you found us and it sounds like you are about to begin quite an adventure! There is always someone on here who can help with questions, so... keep posting and letting us know what you are up to! Are the Americana chickens related to the Auracana that also lay blue eggs? I have not had chickens for 20 years so alot has got past me in the chicken department! Jump right in , we're happy to have you!
with a happy heart |
