Obie's swimming again!

Baby mantis!!!

This is a wee hatchling from one of three egg cases (thanks Laura!) Kenny got for his birthday. They are TINY (about one and a half centimeters long) and very good at hiding. Let's hope they grow quickly, stick around, and eat everything we don't like.

Obie's weekly beard trim (he likes it!)

Our new worm farm/composter (thanks Mom!)

It's got several layers, which the worms move up, starting with a coconut coir bed and working their way through organic matter (which you put in, covered by wet newspaper), until they're at the top. Then you pull out the bottom layer, spread it over your crops/potted plants, and move it to the top. Meanwhile, it's got a reservoir at the bottom to catch any liquid and a tap to dispense it as compost 'tea'. Yay!

Our new ladybugs (ladybirds?) enjoying their new home

Praying Mantis Egg Sac!

This is a birthday present from Laura . . . mantis eggs to unleash in the garden as pest control! I'm still vigilantly waiting for them to hatch . . .

Kenny's Birthday Tart!

This was handmade beautifully by Sarah (strawberry tart is one of Kenny's favorites)