Little Sempervivum Tectorum Flowers

The blooms are very small, but quite beautiful close-up.

An interesting plant, wouldn't you say?

Sempervivum tectorum

Commonly known as Hen 'n Chicks.  We're going to have a flower!!  How cool is that?

And this poor hen was neglected, left to fend for itself all winter in this pot.  Poor thang.  As you can see, it has bounced back and is doing surprisingly well.

I should have a flower update in a few days.   :-)

Pond Shrinks While Chickens Grow

We are rapidly losing the pond to our ongoing drought.

If it dries up completely, we may look into options for some

heavy equipment to expand the pond boundaries and depth.

You can see how high it has reached on the sides in the past,

and we have lost much at the northwest end.

 In the meantime, the chickens are growing like weeds!

Hard to believe they are only 10 weeks old!
Another 12 weeks and there might be eggs.
:-)