Red Dirt Farm

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Dotties Family

these things of spring

Kim of Red Dirt Farm

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April 23, 2017

These days of spring bring about the season of renewal and growth. Front porch sitting again.

Categories: Dotties Family, flower farming, Gardening, Red Dirt Farmstand•Tags: chicken farmer, chickens, flower farmer, fluvanna, fluvanna virginia, gardening, kim critzer, red dirt cottage•

Dottie, Pepper, little Inky and their adopted family

Kim of Red Dirt Farm

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April 9, 2017

If it is possible for a chicken to squeal with delight, Dottie did just that. Baby Pepper proclaimed “I’ve got sisters!”

Categories: Dotties Family, farmhouse renovation, Red Dirt Farmstand•Tags: broody chicken, chickens, chicks, dottie, fluvanna, kim critzer, red dirt farm, Red Dirt Farmstand, virginia•

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Hi Y’all, This is my place to share stories and photos from my life in Virginia. In my former life, I was a full-time artist, then life happened in a lot of not good ways and I got off course. I'm working to get back in touch with my creative side. I’m an introvert that prefers to spend quiet time in nature observing and taking photos. On our little farm, we grow flowers from seeds and gather fresh eggs from our sweet chicks. I run a small farm stand and Art Wagon (The Gypsy Dawn) on our property. I also have a mermaid heart that longs to be by the water. Sometimes I share things I cook and make and our trips to the sea. I hope you will say hello. xo Kim

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Pretty in pink. #reddirtfarm #cutflowerfarm #cutflowergarden #freshcutflowers #freshflowersmakemehappy #freshfarmflowers #gypsydawnwagon #gratitude

It has been an honor over the years through my animal rescue to raise hundreds of cats, dogs, chickens, peacocks and one sweet duck. I've learned so much from all of these critters. I have often heard people say how stupid chickens are. I so beg to differ. This video from yesterday, Bee at 4 days old, knows her name and knows what come up means. I have know idea why I sound like an elf. . #reddirtfarm #farmlife #chickensof #backyardchickens #chickens #chickensofinstagram #godscreatures #rdbee #raisingbabychicks

Little Bee had quite the weekend. She got her own owl nest purse which she nestles into so that she can be with me while I'm out and about. She went for her first car ride, met my friends broody hen which we hoped would adopt her but we didn't have any luck there. She went to the local art gallery while I dropped off inventory and there she met all kinds of people. She is very social. Back home she has turned our lives topsy turvy with her 24/7 care. She also learned how to tie the tags for the egg cartons. Spoiled? Yes. #reddirtfarm #farmlife #chickensof #backyardchickens #chickensofinstagram #smallfarm #chicks

What it means to me. Growing up my grandparents had a regulation flag pole in their front yard. They proudly flew the American flag each day. Every year on flag day there was a big ceremony in their yard, and all the town folk came. It was a big deal that really meant something to each and everyone there. I have carried that sense of heartfelt pride my entire life, even through the difficult times our country has faced recently. It is for me both nostalgia and hope that we can all do and be better. Happy flag day. #reddirtfarm #flagday🇺🇸

We have a new farm member. Welcome to the world baby Bee. An Incubator baby that has been rejected by all of my 6 broody hens. So once again I'll be raising this sweetheart in the house until it is old enough to go out on its own. So tiny so sweet. Happy Friday y'all. #reddirtfarm #farmlife #chickensof #backyardchickens #chickens #chickensofinstagram

Morning magic walk with a little black dog named Boo and my faithful chicken companion Ziggy who loves my ruby sluggers as much as I do. We had heavy rain again last night, the sound can be deafening in a house with a tin roof. I wouldn't want it any other way. #reddirtfarm #farmlife #backyardchickens #rain #raindrops #tinroof #farmhouse #cutflowergarden

I just don't multitask like I used too. I get focused on one thing and forget the rest of the world - it's a curse blessing. Anyway I was on a mission yesterday to give our rooster mascot a makeover. Don't get me wrong I love rust, but wanted something a bit more eye catching. Makeover completed and I forgot to put the bird nest earrings in The Gypsy Dawn Wagon so sorry if you came looking for them. Our mascot needs a name. Do you have any suggestions? Name that rooster. #reddirtfarm #farmlife #backyardchickens #fresheggs #chickensofinstagram #gypsydawnwagon #namethatrooster

There is this bright golden object on the horizon. The rain has left. 🤗I managed to use the rain time to catch up on my bird nest earring orders, finally. Yikes I was way behind. The Gypsy Dawn is also restocked for all you bird lovers out there. It's going to be a good day. #reddirtfarm #birdnestearrings #handmadejewelry #handmade #gypsydawnwagon

Another rainy day gathering flowers. The Gypsy Dawn wagon is stocked with fresh bouquets and just picked squash and cucumbers, eggs and lots of one of a kind art. #reddirtfarm #farmlife #backyardchickens #fresheggs #prettyeggs #farmflowers #freshcutflowers #gypsydawnwagon

Celebrating the beauty of our oceans. Doing my part to keep them clean and healthy. This is my home away from home. Celebrating Worlds Ocean Day. #worldsoceanday #worldsoceansday #cleanoceans #captivaflorida #captivafl #seagulls #beautifulocean #sandseasky

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Gulf of Mexico

Azara Canal

Orchid in our palm tree

TC by the pool

Our tropical escape

seafood and cocktails on the lanai

Dessert Rose

Our lanai at night

Bokeelia

cozy cat on the lanai

TC lounging on the lanai

Orchids growing in our palm trees

Cool drinks out on the lanai

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