First up is Bud Wood from Murray McMurray Hatchery joins us with his new book “Chickens in Five Minutes a Day.”
www.mcmurrayhatchery.com
Having chickens has never been so easy and fun. This from-zero-to-go guide to raising a flock of chickens in your backyard gives you the easiest route to amazing fresh eggs and tried-and-true short cuts so tending chickens is a snap. McMurray Hatchery has been sending out hardy, healthy and terrific birds for home flocks for nearly 100 years and is one of the biggest and best names in the industry. It ships more than two million chickens and other fowl each year. With this comes knowledge on how to raise fun and productive chickens the easy way, from simple feeding to the best coops to easy watering, hygiene, and pest control.
Raising chickens is one of the most fun and rewarding home farm activities you can share with your family. The great flavor of the eggs, as reflected by the bright orange color of the yokes, is unrivalled by those found in supermarkets. Chickens are also great pets, fun to watch and have around. Now it’s easier than ever with the smart techniques and approaches prescribed by one of America’s best hatcheries. Note: This book only covers chickens for eggs, not for meat. Order a copy NOW!
Marty Johnson
Then Marty Johnson joins us from Johnson’s Garden Center (who sells all you need to get started raising chickens) to talk “chickens” and more. We’ll tell you all about “Marty’s Acre” – Spring Gardening, and all the fun to be had at any of the three Johnson’s locations in Wichita. They also carry an extensive line of beer and winemaking equipment 🙂
Last but not least Austin Hope of Hope family
The Hope family arrived in Paso Robles in 1978 in search of land and new opportunity. As they’ve planted vineyards, grown grapes and made wine over the past 30 years, Paso Robles has become a viticulture region of significance, capable of producing world-class wines. As one of the pioneering families of this distinctive wine community, the Hope family is dedicated to sustainable farming and making wines that are delicious, accessible and memorable. Still family-owned and operated, Hope Family Wines now makes five individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Candor, Troublemaker and Austin Hope. www.hopefamilywines.com
Good Life Guy’s Wine of The Week:
NV Trouble Maker Red Blend
Troublemaker combines elegance and power. Dark ruby in color, it displays robust aromas of ripe black cherry, anilla, nutmeg and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel. Vibrant flavors of red berries and strawberry are layered with pepper, cocoa and anise. Displaying structure and balance, it will age beautifully.
Blend: 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Zinfandel and 10 % Petite Sirah
Appellation: Central Coast
Alcohol: 14.5%
Pick up a bottle or three at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join us!