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| NatChap |
Posted - Aug 07 2019 : 10:20:57 AM
The Summer months bring so many beautiful sights to see in the garden: fruit, vegetables and the animal kingdom; but sometimes the heat of the Dog Days of Summer make me yearn for Autumn. This morning I got a photo of a purple pansy in the Scaveola planter. I love volunteers showing up to give a wink that Autumn will indeed return!
The little hen house and fenced yard are waiting for fifteen Ameraucana female chicks from Murray McMurray the week of September 16th. In the meantime I have been painting barn quilts, one of which will be secured to the front door of the hen house. 
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"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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| NatChap |
Posted - Sep 26 2019 : 6:46:53 PM
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Originally posted by loribeck
The chicks are so cute. What fun. Your flowers are beautiful, too. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. I would love to raise some chickens but we have bird dogs and we all know what that would be like around here.
Lori Beck
Those chicks have made my year! That little chicken house is as close to Ft. Knox as we could get it. I can see the concern with bird dogs. Maybe one day you can get some chicks, too. I am so happy you enjoyed the pictures. So many pretty and interesting things to see, and thank God for digital cameras! Many Blessings to you.
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
| loribeck |
Posted - Sep 26 2019 : 5:59:36 PM
The chicks are so cute. What fun. Your flowers are beautiful, too. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. I would love to raise some chickens but we have bird dogs and we all know what that would be like around here.
Lori Beck |
| NatChap |
Posted - Sep 24 2019 : 11:32:42 AM
The second day of Autumn and still HOT outside! It's wonderful to read the posts of kindred spirits. Well, the chicks arrived, flowers blooming, flowers/shrubs to plant and festivals are starting.
My first chicks were shipped May 2004. After a few years of not having them and missing so much, a new flock graces my presence. They are supposed to be pullets. We'll find out pretty soon. The barn quilt has been hung on the door of their "palace".
Irises to be planted are blooming. Serendipitously I discovered how very easy it is to root Gardenias. When flowers start to bloom a bouquet is sure to find it's way onto the kitchen counter. I like to add some green so I clipped some gardenia branches. They rooted!! So, we clipped more to root. Then, potted them up and voila! They will be planted around the porch when it gets a bit cooler.
The sedum is turning deeper shades to it's crimson beauty. Roses are blooming. Toads are hunting and jumping into flower pots. Lol! Weenie, the cat, waits by the Indigo plant as I come back from the chicken house.
So, so happy Autumn is officially here!
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Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Sep 09 2019 : 1:02:07 PM
Welcome Natalie! It's so nice to meet you. You barn quilts are beautiful and the colors are stunning. Your purple flowers are beautiful too! Thank you for sharing with us.
I think what I always look forward to is anything pumpkin spice and snuggly clothes and blankets!
Krista |
| texdane |
Posted - Sep 07 2019 : 5:53:36 PM
Hi Natalie, and a big welcome! Your barn quilts are amazing - so beautiful! What talent! Love the pics, and especially love your hen house door. My mom lives in Georgia, too. Such a warm, friendly place.
I am excited for fall, too, but also a bit sad as this was a wonderful summer. We had lovely weather almost every day, and the gardens were one of the best ever! I am looking forward to pumpkins, sweaters, and soup!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
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| treelady |
Posted - Sep 01 2019 : 07:48:00 AM
Welcome to the farm Natalie. Your barn quilts are beautiful. Enjoy those baby chicks, I am the crazy neighborhood chicken lady and love baby chick season.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Aug 29 2019 : 9:16:54 PM
Love!!!!!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Aug 25 2019 : 10:38:42 PM
Those barn quilts are awesome. I only have one. Corn and beans.
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 25 2019 : 9:55:58 PM
Nat, LUV your Barn Quilts!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 11 2019 : 3:02:01 PM
Natalie,
Your barn quilts are beautiful! Look forward to seeing pics too!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| loribeck |
Posted - Aug 10 2019 : 7:54:29 PM
Natalie, your barn quilts are darling and cheerful. I love them. Sounds like you have a wonderful farmgirl life. Please post pictures of your new chicks when they arrive.
Lori Beck |
| NatChap |
Posted - Aug 09 2019 : 4:05:40 PM
Hi Barbara, Thank you. Creativity is medicine for the soul. We have a blackberry vineyard so the Summer is focused on that. We sell wholesale and take berries to the Atlanta Farmers Market for about 6 weeks. Then, there is the pruning, etc. to get them ready for next year. Chickens are so much fun! It will great to spend time with the chicks and socialize them. Lots of pictures, no doubt!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
| NatChap |
Posted - Aug 09 2019 : 3:55:10 PM
Hi Winnie, Thank you. They are fun to paint and addictive! When the chicks come I will definitely share pictures. The past few evenings here have been pleasant with a bit of a breeze. Stay cool down there!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
| HollerGirl56 |
Posted - Aug 09 2019 : 10:44:21 AM
Hi. Love your hen house and the barn quilts---looks like you are having fun being creative. I hope you will post some pictures of the chicks. I love chickens. I never thought of getting them in the fall.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Aug 08 2019 : 3:13:54 PM
Hi Natalie, and welcome to the Farm from down here in Florida! Your Henhouse barn quilts are beautiful! What a fantastic look they are going to provide too. You have to send us a photo when they are all up and the chicks arrive.
I know Georgia is very hot just like Florida right now. If a cooler front passes down your way, please blow it oden so it will cross, the Fla.Ga border!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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| NatChap |
Posted - Aug 08 2019 : 10:26:44 AM
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| NatChap |
Posted - Aug 08 2019 : 10:15:30 AM
Thank you for welcoming me and your kind words. It will be so much fun chatting with all of you! I will attach some photos of the barn quilts I have done so far. 45 days until Autumn!
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 08 2019 : 06:36:29 AM
Welcome Natalie!
Baby chick's are so much fun! Your flowers are beautiful!
I am definitely looking forward to Autumn. A storm came through last night so we are a bit cooler for a few days.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 07 2019 : 8:09:51 PM
Hi Natalie,
Welcome to the farm! Your pansies are beautiful. Enjoy your new chicks.
Judith
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| loribeck |
Posted - Aug 07 2019 : 5:41:11 PM
Natalie, the pansy is beautiful. Baby chicks are adorable. I'm excited for you. I would love to see a picture of your painted barn quilts. Welcome to the Farmgirl Sisterhood. I know you'll enjoy chatting it up with the rest of us.
Lori Beck |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Aug 07 2019 : 11:02:43 AM
Welcome Natalie, I see you are new to the Farm. Great looking henhouse and fenced henyard. Baby chicks coming in Sept - how exciting.
I'm with you. I've had enough of the heat of August and so ready for the coolness of fall.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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