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TheSuburbanFarm

  1. Helping Daddy make Earthtainers. fb.me/1S3heSARc
  2. Today's adventure: mushroom growing.
  3. I always feel so accomplished when I finish mowing the lawn.
  4. Meet Ryan. He likes backlight and pizza, and does some of the heavy lifting around here. fb.me/1SzkNqL9z
  5. It's not every night you get fill a bucket with chickens while wearing sequins. #mylifeisawesome
  6. We are over run with lettuce. There is only so much salad a girl can eat.
  7. This is Mal. He's technically the "good" cat. fb.me/1uYuaKaC6
  8. Meet Splats. She's an evil genius and our future overlord, but she gives kissies. fb.me/1jQfTL2Ql
  9. Baby figs in the morning sunshine! fb.me/1qiPoOh27
  10. Someone please tell me how to kill holly trees. We've tried everything from girdling to building the chicken run... fb.me/16SwsrB0v
  11. Awesomeness! I'm totally going to order one. fb.me/FlchVeWY
  12. Just enough rain to help the seedlings. Thank you nature, your assistance with the watering is much appreciated.
  13. Apple blossoms! fb.me/1q91KnZas
  14. The way to guarantee some rain - make plans to mulch.
  15. Get off Facebook and go back to work! fb.me/1uIdTJwe7
  16. Dear Spring, We missed you. With Love, The Suburban Farm fb.me/1f9v6gN5Q
  17. You haven't heard from us in a while on the blog - but today is a special occasion. Zane is Three.... fb.me/1HrbEYgre
  18. Today's adventure - The Ladies, Generation 3. fb.me/1jTIEhVsm
  19. Nothing like homegrown. fb.me/1HcZE5DZz
  20. The lettuce seems to have weathered the storm. fb.me/1iBELZxB2