After yesterday's comments, I realized that many of you
wondered how we get the sheep poop out of the wool.
Well, the good news is that the soiled wool is confined
to the butt and belly and legs of the sheep.
The most usable part of the sheep's wool is the saddle
(the wool on the back and sides of the sheep).
We pick through the wool that is sheared from the sheep...
pulling out the highly soiled fibers.
Part of the milling process is washing the wool.
Washing removes the lanolin and also any debris or poop that might still be in the fleece.
Yesterday morning we realized that we had had a visitor
the previous night.
Mr. Bear has returned.
He ransacked our porch, turning over the wooden chest that houses our birdseed.
He also ripped down and tore apart one of our bird feeders that hangs from the deck railing.
Needless to say, all three game cameras are positioned around the deck.
I'm gonna get a photo of that ole bear if it's the last thing I do!
Lastly, I am happy to say that Spring has definitely arrived.
The forsythia is just beginning to bloom and leaves are starting to open.
Although it's muddy as can be... our beautifully colorful season is just around the corner!
I've been thinking a lot about this year's fairy garden.
I have a few new items to add this year.
I can hardly wait to get started.
If you are new around the farm, here is a glimpse of past fairy gardens...
Ok, Sun...let's dry things out so I can get started!!!
Comments
After seeing one of your fairy gardens a few years back I tried my hand at one...it was a flop! Thanks for posting all the pic of them. Do you have any suggestions how to successfully start a small one...what plants to use would be a great help.
Thanks
That bear is too close for comfort. S-c-a-r-y!
Your fairy gardens are so sweet. Looking forward to see what else you do with them.
Do you start over every year? Or do you just spruce up what is there?
Love the Fairy Gardens . . . charming.
Everything you create isBEAUTIFUL!
(Darn ole bear . . . way to close to the house)
Should read, thank you FOR . . .
heeheehee!