Morning Dew
October 11, 2010
Sunday mornings we head to the garden right after breakfast to harvest what we can. A church owns the land the community garden is on and as payment we donate a part of our harvest. This time of year there isn't much left, but we do have many beautiful little cherry tomatoes and bunches of spinach and lettuce. The morning dew wets our hands as we pick, and nosh, from the garden.
You've met Millie, my cute little hen, but let me introduce Cornleaf, one of the friendliest of our brood. She comes up beside me and wants to be held on my lap. If I don't lift my arm and allow her to climb up, she'll peck at my shirt until I do. Is Millie jealous? No, she's off bossing everyone else around. She's the leader of the pack.
Knitting is being accomplished...a report to come.
Pure bliss!
There's something special about freshly picked veges from the garden...and tasting while picking! Ahh! You gotta love a bossy chook!
Posted by: Anna | October 11, 2010 at 03:11 AM
That is so sweet. Cornleaf is very pretty, too.
Posted by: CindyCindy | October 11, 2010 at 05:12 AM
What a sweet hen!
Posted by: Manise | October 11, 2010 at 05:31 AM
What a fun name for a sweet girl. Happy Day!
Posted by: jill | October 11, 2010 at 06:28 AM
What a relaxing way to spend your Sunday mornings.
Posted by: Marijke | October 11, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Aw, I didn't realize chickens were affectionate!
Posted by: Chris | October 11, 2010 at 07:03 AM
"walk me out in the morning dew, my honey" i'm gonna have that song in my head all day!
Posted by: jennifer | October 11, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Trust you to have chosen the Queen of the Chickens to adopt.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | October 11, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Sweet! Cornleaf, that seriously tickles me.
Posted by: marianne | October 11, 2010 at 09:52 AM
I'm hoping by next spring to be on a day shift that will allow me to get chickens. They've got so much personality.
Posted by: Mel | October 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM
that's a great way to support the church and the community. how funny about the chicken!
Posted by: Carole | October 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I want a community garden!
Posted by: elizabeth | October 11, 2010 at 01:55 PM
What beautiful pix! They fit right in with the Thanksgiving theme I've been enjoying while reading posts from our friends up north.
Posted by: Lucia | October 11, 2010 at 02:55 PM
The happy tones in your blog ring loudly..
Posted by: Dianne | October 11, 2010 at 08:39 PM
What a wonderful garden! I had no idea that chickens looked for some lovin'! Cornleaf sounds like such a sweetheart!
Posted by: Kym | October 12, 2010 at 04:34 AM
Chickens can be very persistent! I'm glad you're enjoying them (and their eggs!)
Posted by: gayle | October 12, 2010 at 08:14 AM
How sweet! She would look good on a greeting card...
Posted by: burrobird | October 12, 2010 at 07:06 PM
How cute! I never thought about chickens having such personality.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | October 13, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww...
Posted by: Cookie | October 13, 2010 at 10:58 AM
there is absolutely nothing as yummy as fresh eggs, is there!
Posted by: Teyani | October 24, 2010 at 02:56 PM