Meet Your Neighbors: Kathryn
"Go right ahead, my mother came up with that, she said if geese are a gaggle then girls are a giggle, and it's true in my house. Let's see, dinner... We are having fish. We like fish. I think it's cod fillets…"
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Kathryn Robles commented on HOMEGROWN.org's photoMeet Your Neighbors: Kathryn
"Yup, we have a giggle of three girls, 5, 4, and 18 months. They love it. They come running when I want to plant seeds, they love playing with chicks every spring and my 4 year old loves carrying around the baby goats. They…"
Kathryn Robles commented on HOMEGROWN.org's photoMeet Your Neighbors: Kathryn
"One key chicken lesson? That's a hard one. I guess maybe not letting your kind hearted husband name the birds. It makes it difficult once they turn into mean old hens. I guess that goes hand in hand with the NW Edible…"
Kathryn Robles commented on HOMEGROWN.org's photoMeet Your Neighbors: Kathryn
"Right now I have lettuce, chard, kale, peas, potatoes, strawberries, herbs, and it looks like the green beans and squash just popped through. I plant a lot and hope something grows, probably not the best strategy ever."
Kathryn Robles commented on HOMEGROWN.org's photoMeet Your Neighbors: Kathryn
"Good morning! Well we had a few super warm days and I took down all the storm windows and then the rains came back and it got chilly. So today is cloudy and drizzly, but that's okay, it waters the garden for me."
Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'Thanks for a Great Winter!' in the group Perma-Curious"Yes thank you so much! I've already learned a lot and I'm still trying to work my way through the book (veeeeery slowly and reading back through all the discussions I missed.
Happy spring!"
Kathryn Robles commented on Kathryn Robles's blog post 'Why I Free Range My Chickens'"Thanks! Yes, we certainly have a lot of interplay between all the plants and critters on our little farm. They don't always go how I expect but that's part of what I like about living this life."
Jennifer commented on Kathryn Robles's blog post 'Why I Free Range My Chickens'"I have to say, I love the idea of interspecies collaboration, even if it was in the less-than-ideal pursuit of knocking down your veggie fence! Thanks so much, Kathryn, for sharing this post—so comprehensive. I'll add a link to it from…"
Kathryn Robles posted a blog postWhy I Free Range My Chickens
One of my favorite part of keeping hens is watching them through out the day as they do their chicken thing. They are so fun to watch as they scratch around, chase bugs and wander through the yard.I love seeing their social dynamics, who hangs with who, which chicken is always left behind, and I have to admit my heart…See More
Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'scheduling and patterns rethink' in the group Perma-Curious"Haha, yeah it's pretty crazy. Luckily I'm doing transcription from home, so I can do most of it after the kids go to bed at night but that means all of my animal care and household stuff takes three times as long with the kids…"
Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'scheduling and patterns rethink' in the group Perma-Curious"I know I haven't been a big contributor but sorry I disappeared completely! I started a new job over Christmas and have been running behind in everything ever since. I'm still working on the second half of Chapter 4, but I…"
Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'holiday madness' in the group Perma-Curious"I saw the beginning of this in my email and then when I got here and saw the Netflix bit I cracked up, it's the same thing over here!
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Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'discussion of chapter 3' in the group Perma-Curious"This made me think of the game Settlers of Catan. The most strategic places are on as many edges as possible in order to access the most resources at one time.
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Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'holiday madness' in the group Perma-Curious"I'm ready on chapter three as well."
Kathryn Robles replied to Calamity Jane's discussion 'Review of Assessments' in the group Perma-Curious"whoops, don't know where my text went with the picture. My husband does most of the fetching since we stopped driving, especially now that it's cold (that's probably why he wants a car again and I don't).
Can goats pull…"
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- What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?
- Earth Mama
- A bit about me:
- I am a mom to 3 children, 8 hens, 2 goats, 2 cats, and a dog who loves music and reading and is trying to cure a black thumb by making a "farm in my backyard" as my children like to call it.
- Latest greatest meal cooked at home:
- Well those cabbage rolls I made Sunday were pretty good. Tonight's dinner wasn't that great...although it was a homegrown chicken...
- Currently reading:
- A bunch of stuff
- Currently listening to:
- The hum of my computer and my cat purring.
- My latest DIY project:
- Rat-proof compost bin. Is there such a thing?
- How did you find HOMEGROWN.org?
- a blog mentioned the permaculture study group
- Web site I recommend:
- http://freeinglife.wordpress.com
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Why I Free Range My Chickens
One of my favorite part of keeping hens is watching them through out the day as they do their chicken thing. They are so fun to watch as they scratch around, chase bugs and wander through the yard.
I love seeing their social dynamics, who hangs with who, which chicken is always left behind,…
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- At 10:49am on November 5, 2012, Jennifer said…
I lived in a Polish neighborhood for a couple of years in Chicago and was able to get sausage and cabbage rolls at the bakery around the corner from my apartment. So delicious.
- At 9:08am on November 2, 2012, Jennifer said…
Ah! Thanks for letting me know about the sign-up issue! I'll look into it. And actually, Portland sounds just as cool as Denmark! If you do tweak the cabbage roll recipe and end up with something you're game for sharing, will you give me a yell? Cabbage is one of those foods that, in theory, I have a complicated relationship with, in that I always think I don't like it. But every time I eat it, I love it. Unless we're talking plain boiled cabbage, alone, on a plate. Then it's still my nemesis.
- At 12:46pm on November 1, 2012, Jennifer said…
Hi, Kathryn. Welcome to HOMEGROWN! My name is Jennifer, and I'm the flock tender here (site updater and tweaker, feeder and waterer of content). I’m so glad you found us—and from Denmark! That’s awesome! I’m glad, too, that you found the Perma-Curious group. Seems like that's going to be a fantastic endeavor. And, finally, I’m super curious about your cabbage rolls. Would you be willing to share your recipe? If so, you can do so by posting to our member blog, The Stew, or by joining the Recipe Sharing group. Elsewhere on HOMEGROWN, you can always find the latest additions to the site at the top of the homepage, and if you’ve ever got questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on my profile page or shoot me a message. I hope you feel right at home!
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