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Persimmon Seeds and Wooly Worms
Somewhere in history someone came up with the idea that the color of wooly worms in the fall indicates the type of winter that will follow. The darker the coat the colder the winter. A striped coat means a varied winter. Lighter colors mean snow. And who started this tradition of cutting persimmon seeds to…
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Naming the Farm
Where did the name Five Feline Farm originate? Five cats call this place home. There was no deliberate plan to get five, it just happened. Of the current group, Snowball and Phantom came first. Their mother started hanging around when we lived in town and delivered these two boys. Although there were some limited attempts…
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A Week at the Farm
Here’s a glimpse of an average week at Five Feline Farm. In addition to work at our regular jobs: Nasturtiums, marigolds and brussels sprouts were added to the seedlings started in the basement grow area. The tomatoes, peppers, and herbs are about 2 inches tall and will need to be moved into larger pots before…
