Tag: rose

  • The Scent of Rain

    The Scent of Rain

    Do you know what the connection is between the scent of a rose, and a summer rain shower? The answer is in the volatile organic compounds. Plants emit tiny light-weight compounds for many purposes, and from nearly all their parts. Root to bloom, the plant is in communication using chemicals. With these compounds they can…

  • Farm Pretties

    It has been rainy, chilly, busy, and I have been sick. We had a first-time doe kit out last night and she didn’t stay with the bunnies so we lost the litter. Sad, but at least we know that the junior buck is viable. We’ll breed her again in a few days, but if she…