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The Cuteness Keeps Hatching
If you like watching soap operas, then the farm is no stranger to dramatic events, especially when it comes to hens and their chicks. This past week has been quite busy with hatching after 5 broody hens did their time … Continue reading
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Chicken Run Expansion in 2024
The chicken coop has been pieced together and fixed up over the years. Many years ago, the chickens were free range around the farm until the bobcats showed up in the day time. The bobcats were so bold, they’d even … Continue reading
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Through the Eyes of a Landscape Architect
We are very lucky to have photos shared of Love Creek Farm through the eyes of a professional landscape designer and architect. We are amazed at her compliments and so grateful for the positive feedback. Our magical fairy land is … Continue reading
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Roses, Iris, and Peonies
The garden continues to pop with color. As the lilacs fade in bloom, other flowers are just getting started. We added more artichokes and bush beans to the garden this year, covered it all with rice straw. Three different colors … Continue reading
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Spring Blooms
With continued rain, we are thankful for the beautiful spring flowers popping with color. March is my birthday month, but also my favorite time of year!!
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New Transformation – From Deck to Stone
It’s been a long process to transform the “sun deck” into a new space. When we first built the deck between the house and garage, we opted for recycled redwood. We got about five years worth of time before it … Continue reading
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Snow in Ben Lomond!
We were lucky to have a day a snow (aka frozen hail) in February! Perfect day to stay inside in front of the wood burning stove.
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Garden Gallery Fence
After the winter storms knocked it over, it was time to say goodbye to our redwood branch and wine barrel stave fence. We have enjoyed the funky and natural style for years. I made “spider web” designs with wine barrel … Continue reading
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Capitola after the storm of 2023
About two weeks ago, we visited downtown Capitola Village to see the damage caused by the storms. Both Capitola Wharf and the Aptos Wharf are damaged. Here is a video someone took of the damage to Zelda’s restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/darren.baker.505/videos/3070065246624806?idorvanity=2235306122 The … Continue reading
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Love Creek – Winter Storm 2023
The creek rising each day of the storm. Decided to do a walk about after feeding the horses to check out the drainage. A few ditches needed to be cleaned out, but very happy with results of all our drains … Continue reading
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