Category Archives: animal relations

Wild Duckling Survival

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Laura Grace Weldon

Every time the Mallard comes into view I can’t help but check to see if all four ducklings are with her. Today, again, I sigh in relief to see them all present.  Continue reading →

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The Method Is The Mindset

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Laura Grace Weldon

After all these years of the most gentle approach possible, I seem to be shedding the hairshirt of idealism that has always made gardening so difficult. It’s pretty obvious that these methods are easier. Much, much easier. Continue reading →

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Turning Pumpkins Into Milk & Eggs

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

Jack-o-lanterns have another use. Continue reading →

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Goose Gone

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

Louise the lovesick goose is gone. Continue reading →

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Goose Advice For Honda

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

What Honda can learn from it’s most dedicated fan, Louise the goose. Continue reading →

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Goose and Honda: A Love Story

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

He’s from an assembly plant. She’s from an egg. Can they make it work? Continue reading →

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More Birds = More What?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

Attracting more songbirds results in more of something. What? Continue reading →

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Isabelle’s Life: Gently Raising Dairy Cows

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

The life every cow deserves. That’s Isabelle’s life. Read about her life on Bit of Earth Farm. Continue reading →

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Cover Girl Cow

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

Cow gets more than her 15 minutes of fame. Continue reading →

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Helping Honeybees

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

How to understand and help honeybees. Continue reading →

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