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12 - 30 inches of snow is coming says the forecast!   One of the important reasons for working from home is that I can take care of my family, animals and home and not miss a day of work!  Firewood loaded in the house and cellar this year (4 wood stoves to tend) Chicken run has been shrunken to the winter size, fish pond and duck pool have been emptied and winterized.  Now it's time to bring the bunny tractor into the big barn (one of my least favorite chores since its sooo heavy) Everything gets accomplished in between office...

Sooo I have one handmade Tinsel Santa left and instead of me keeping him all for myself Tis the Season of Giving~~~  I'm Giving Him Away!! Facebook Giveaway Contest Going on Now!  Random Name Drawing will be Sunday, November 17, 2019 Just comment under his picture on my Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/crowsnestprimitive

Prices Reduced Handmade HALLOWEENPrices reduced on handmade fabric pumpkins, dolls, witches etc.Look in Primitive Things and then SEASONAL Category on site The fall foliage has been a gorgeous show this year in the hilltowns of Massachusetts! Looking forward to the holiday season as well!  Thank you for the many years of supporting the Crows Nest Primitive Shoppe! Peace & Blessings,Andrea

No year is ever the same in gardening and this year was Spectacular for my Sweet Annie!!!  It completely took over my entire "herb garden" that I created from the old barn foundation.  It's amazing how a tiny seed can turn into a sweet annie TREE!   Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is the most beloved Primitive Herb!  It's earthy, herbal, sweet fragrance is almost intoxicating.  I am so obsessed with this plant that wherever it decides to grow (driveway, walkway, garage floor....) I can't bring myself to pull it out of the ground.  This drives my husband crazy!   haha Over 100...

I've always used fragrant herbs from my gardens to freshen up the chicken coop and repel insects.  I'm happy to offer my blend to you.   Chicken Nesting Box Herbs contains the following  blend of herbs: Certified Organically Grown Lavender- repels fleas, flies & mosquitoes, is calming to chickens Peppermint- repels flies, fleas and biting insects, rodent repellent Rosemary- repels rodents, insecticide, anti-bacterial Oregano- has anti-bacterial properties, immune stimulant Calendula- repels lice and mites Thyme- antibiotic & antibacterial properties, respiratory health Marjoram- reproductive health (egg laying) respiratory health These herbs are safe & beneficial for chickens if they decide to nibble...