tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post5266254295891529445..comments2023-11-29T18:20:07.381+00:00Comments on mrsnesbitt's space: C is for Containers...and Chickens.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-485204189636809502014-08-13T19:46:38.364+01:002014-08-13T19:46:38.364+01:00Raw courgette? tasty.Raw courgette? tasty.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-8539280534808280542014-07-31T04:28:47.595+01:002014-07-31T04:28:47.595+01:00What whimsy! Chickens and herbs and chimney pots ...What whimsy! Chickens and herbs and chimney pots (the last one I had never seen before!). A sweet little trip through your day, Denise. Thanks for creating ABC and working so hard on it all these years.<br /><br />I am Death Incarnate to practically every living plant, but I'm trying to NOT kill a couple of potted plants, and so far, it's a whole month and they are looking good. I so admire those who are good with plants! Peace, AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-3667898738497484652014-07-31T02:53:41.144+01:002014-07-31T02:53:41.144+01:00Very productive...my sister raises chicken and so ...Very productive...my sister raises chicken and so I do get fresh eggs on occasion♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/cone-flowers/Lmkazmierczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286730342157793063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-82467077127851672832014-07-30T22:59:37.817+01:002014-07-30T22:59:37.817+01:00Because of where I live I do a lot of container ga...Because of where I live I do a lot of container gardening, but mine aren't as lovely as yours. If a 55-gallon plastic barrel finds its way to out doorstep it gets cut in half to make two nice sized barrels for growing things like potatoes. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-38661467960417637072014-07-30T09:21:39.048+01:002014-07-30T09:21:39.048+01:00Arnoldo - nothing beats fresh eggs, just had 2 for...Arnoldo - nothing beats fresh eggs, just had 2 for breakfast.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-27098572262408278192014-07-30T09:18:35.983+01:002014-07-30T09:18:35.983+01:00Sadie is a darling Susan - but she lets me know if...Sadie is a darling Susan - but she lets me know if somebody is approaching the house. A good thing!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-42820060781854684512014-07-30T09:17:55.934+01:002014-07-30T09:17:55.934+01:00Sandie - chickens are hilarious in the garden - I ...Sandie - chickens are hilarious in the garden - I am sure I would get much more done if I didn't watch them so much.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-9754976584226994382014-07-30T09:17:06.173+01:002014-07-30T09:17:06.173+01:00Good idea Hildred I always do my re potting at nig...Good idea Hildred I always do my re potting at night.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-77396789496129530932014-07-30T09:16:28.443+01:002014-07-30T09:16:28.443+01:00Good stuff Roger - you know me so well.Good stuff Roger - you know me so well.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-12933341484795119062014-07-30T09:15:58.693+01:002014-07-30T09:15:58.693+01:00Thanks Vidhya watch this space.Thanks Vidhya watch this space.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-58757138767723316092014-07-30T09:15:25.503+01:002014-07-30T09:15:25.503+01:00We live and learn Terri lol!We live and learn Terri lol!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-16494623984913033202014-07-30T09:14:41.776+01:002014-07-30T09:14:41.776+01:00Thanks AP I really should send you a daily update ...Thanks AP I really should send you a daily update on the hens - I'll look into it, see what the girls think!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-31250167062084290992014-07-30T09:13:50.954+01:002014-07-30T09:13:50.954+01:00Ellen - yes it is though our egg yield is a bit lo...Ellen - yes it is though our egg yield is a bit low at the moment. However I did notice Bev was late out the henhouse this morning - she may have decided to start laying again. Her chosen place of preference is behind the container, in the corner of the henhouse.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-37387313649503734072014-07-30T09:12:28.283+01:002014-07-30T09:12:28.283+01:00It's one of those pop up garden waste collecto...It's one of those pop up garden waste collectors Leslie - I store the wood shavings in there so it's an ideal place to lay eggs - I believe! lol!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-15721686039257194502014-07-30T09:04:47.599+01:002014-07-30T09:04:47.599+01:00It gets rather frantic in there Jessica! lol! A bi...It gets rather frantic in there Jessica! lol! A bit of competition.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-13482948919609339382014-07-30T09:04:11.703+01:002014-07-30T09:04:11.703+01:00I like the wicker baskets too Di - so much nicer t...I like the wicker baskets too Di - so much nicer to look at compared with the wire type. I am making great moves with my Asda begonias - watch this space!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-17424598895070202162014-07-30T04:51:29.195+01:002014-07-30T04:51:29.195+01:00I love all your beautiful plants, as well as those...I love all your beautiful plants, as well as those gorgeous chimney pots. My wife and I don't have chickens, but would certainly enjoy having fresh eggs. Happy ABC Wednesday and Blessings!Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489680399355337720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-5939795763092457772014-07-30T01:55:28.557+01:002014-07-30T01:55:28.557+01:00Beautiful containers and chickens but what caught ...Beautiful containers and chickens but what caught my eye the most was the lovely Sadie - she looks like a wonderful companion.Susan Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12624589297016713932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-51678024301899396532014-07-29T22:55:27.411+01:002014-07-29T22:55:27.411+01:00Chickens are a bit like cats, always inquisitive b...Chickens are a bit like cats, always inquisitive but, especially when they think you might have food in your hand!<br />I had a large chimney pot once at one of the places I lived but, it succumbed to a heavy frost and disintegrated. I grew a 'lasagne' of plants in there as is the fashion to call multi-layering of plants and bulbs these days. It was opposite the kitchen window and had interest all year-round and even a Robin nesting in it one year!<br />You are making great headway into your plans, well done, come and sort mine out next? lol!Sandies' Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022362234675324965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-50390366789279419882014-07-29T22:18:59.171+01:002014-07-29T22:18:59.171+01:00I am at the point in the midst of this hot summer ...I am at the point in the midst of this hot summer where I have to replace the spring pansies in my pots with something more durable, but I'm waiting for a rainy time to do it....Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-47930667642501304172014-07-29T20:50:25.642+01:002014-07-29T20:50:25.642+01:00I clicked before I knew whose post it was, but whe...I clicked before I knew whose post it was, but when I saw the hens, I KNEW!<br />ROG, ABC Wednesday teamRoger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-51385518196254981982014-07-29T19:28:52.809+01:002014-07-29T19:28:52.809+01:00I wondered what you would have Mrs.Nesbitt for thi...I wondered what you would have Mrs.Nesbitt for this one....so quaint....:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278632812983627301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-89159333648799815842014-07-29T19:28:09.626+01:002014-07-29T19:28:09.626+01:00Love all your baskets..you have a green thumb if y...Love all your baskets..you have a green thumb if you can save a dried out plant! I had to google courgette to find out what Sadie is chewing on- now I know. :) Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-91317878775975876472014-07-29T18:18:51.991+01:002014-07-29T18:18:51.991+01:00This post made me smile !
You know how much I ador...This post made me smile !<br />You know how much I adore hearing about your chickens.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923347451717626296.post-73265892874135406862014-07-29T18:04:25.626+01:002014-07-29T18:04:25.626+01:00Well you certainly have a way with plants and cont...Well you certainly have a way with plants and containers. Things look lush and nice. How nice to have fresh eggs for your consumption!!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.com