Archive for September, 2011

Finding Signs of Autumn in the Woodland

Finding Signs of Autumn in the Woodland

Posted by F&S

Despite the continued rain, signs of autumn are beginning to show.  Fall mushrooms are sprouting all around and the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees.  Now, if it would just stop raining.  Enough’s enough!

Pig Out!

Pig Out!

Posted by Pia

Over a year ago I reported on a new venture that connected the dots between eating chocolate and saving shelter animals!
Well, I’m happy to report that what seemed unbelievable back then, continues to be true today- and now, with multiple flavor choices for the most discriminating critter lover’s palate! Rescue Chocolate, the genius brainchild of …

Preparing for a Photo Shoot at the Greenhouse

Preparing for a Photo Shoot at the Greenhouse

Posted by F&S

We, Frenchies, were looking at Martha’s calendar and we noticed that there’s a photo shoot happening at the farm this week with Martha.  It said that it’s happening in the head house of the greenhouse and the housekeepers were instructed to make sure it was spic and span.  It’s hard to keep the head house …

Searching for Autumn Flowers

Searching for Autumn Flowers

Posted by Francesca

Alas!  Summer is officially over as the first day of autumn was on Friday.  Yesterday you got to see some of our new fall wardrobe, which we will be happy to wear when the temperatures start dropping.  Well, we’re not quite ready to let go of summer and all of its beauty, so we decided …

An Autumn Wardrobe From PetSmart

An Autumn Wardrobe From PetSmart

Posted by F&S

You may remember that last Friday, we mentioned that Martha’s Pet’s line at PetSmart has introduced its first products for cats and we felt compelled to get something for our cat friends.  Vivaldi was so appreciative that he got on Martha’s computer and did a little online ordering for us!

Friends & Family Time at PetSmart and New Cat Products, Too!

Friends & Family Time at PetSmart and New Cat Products, Too!

Posted by F&S

In case you haven’t heard, once again, it’s Friends & Family time at PetSmart.  That means you can save 15% on your entire purchase online and in store through September 25th.  To get coupons, click here.  We Frenchies are also excited to tell you that Martha’s Pet’s line is introducing its first cat products.  We …

All Dogs Deserve the Royal Treatment!

All Dogs Deserve the Royal Treatment!

Posted by Pia

Deserving shelter animals are getting the royal treatment in Kansas City! And by “Royal” treatment, I mean that provided by the dog loving, adoption supporting, major league baseball players on THE Kansas City ROYALS!
As we all know, the deserving animals that abound in city shelters and rescue groups nationwide need as many of us …

A Visit to Hardscrabble Farms

A Visit to Hardscrabble Farms

Posted by F&S

Ryan told us Frenchies the other day that he was taking a trip to Hardscrabble Farms, which isn’t too far from our farm.  Seeing that it wasn’t such great weather, we asked him if we might tag along.  We love looking at trees, shrubs, and all kinds of plants.

What do you Know About Colchicum?

What do you Know About Colchicum?

Posted by F&S

Friday, September 23rd, is the first day of autumn in our part of the world.  It’s quite obvious because the sun is setting earlier and we, Frenchies, can feel a nip in the air.  Another tell-tale sign is what’s blooming in the garden.

Early Autumn Discoveries

Early Autumn Discoveries

Posted by F&S

We were walking around the farm the other day, commenting on how the weather is feeling a bit autumnal.  We also started noticing certain things that only appear in the fall.

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