Rancho de la Libertad: progress, plants, offerings, residents, and more.
Blooming Texas Sage, a "non" sage with medicinal propertiesEarthworks in progress near the main house and a gorgeous two year old Chilean mesquite near the chicken runEarthworks in progress and new Chilean mesquite trees. Also shown: prickly pear cacti, an established acacia tree, and freshly planted jojoba in the back right.A tiger wing butterfly on blooming upright rosemaryEggs from our first flock of chickensA rare foggy dayBrooding Naked Neck chicks (about 2 weeks old) in a straw bale enclosure within the chicken coopOur first Chilean mesquite at 2.5 years oldOur first flock of chickens consisting of several different breeds, preparing to come off roost to eatLoyal guardian dog, Diego, taking a rest in the sunshineEmerging stars over the West fenceOur first potato cropLizards are returning to our landbaseA young cockerel (baby rooster)Place-sensible chickens with their long naked necks - this flock will thrive even through our hot summersViolet sage blooming in an infiltration basin
