"Yes, pheasants are small, and our family is large and has a big appetite. Sometimes one pheasant isn't enough, so we need to cook two. That's why we eat them a little faster."
Xu Han thought about it and realized that made sense, especially when eating braised chicken in a clay pot, and also when eating hot pot, chicken broth was often used, as was the way noodles were cooked, which made them eat faster.
Then he said, "Next year I'll see if I can hatch some chicks and ducklings. Then I'll fence off the orchard and raise them all in the orchard. That way they can eat the insects and weeds in the orchard, and the chicken droppings can fertilize the fruit trees."
The leftover chicken and eggs were cooked into delicious dishes and sold in the county town.
"Haha, that's a good idea. If we can't finish it, we can exchange it for money."
When Xu Han thought about raising chickens, she immediately thought about how to cook chickens, ducks, and eggs. With so many delicious foods in China, this is nothing to worry about.
Moreover, in this era of food scarcity, there is absolutely no need to worry about not being able to sell them.
I just hope the war doesn't reach here; if it does, we're doomed.
Currently, the group is not particularly far from the border, but also very close to the capital, located in the central region.
The next city is the capital. If this city falls, the capital will be in danger.
However, this was not something Xu Han needed to worry about. She just needed to live her own life. Even if they really fought their way here, she could just hide in the deep mountains and not come out.
The group chatted as they enjoyed the cool air in the courtyard. However, it was already September, and the nights in the mountains were still quite cold. They didn't stay long before heading back to their rooms to rest.
The next day, Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest did not rush to continue their patrol in the mountains. Instead, they used the day to turn over the vegetable garden outside with their oxen.
The two acres of land were quickly plowed. They plowed the land at noon, and in the afternoon, everyone planted garlic, radishes, carrots, spinach, coriander, and other winter vegetables in the vegetable garden. Xu Han also took the opportunity to cultivate some cabbage seedlings.
However, the peppers and tomatoes in the vegetable garden haven't turned yellow yet. They've actually produced more fruit after the weather gets colder. We'll pull them up after the first frost, and then we can plant some onions and peas.
The dry land has now been completely planted with wheat, and some of it has already begun to sprout and grow. From a distance, it looks like a lawn, lush and green, and is particularly beautiful.
As for the paddy fields, Xu Han recently plowed them and planted wheat.
The temperature here is suitable for growing one season of wheat and one season of rice, so there is no conflict in terms of timing.
Last year, because there wasn't enough time to plant, half a year was wasted.
Fortunately, we were busy clearing land last spring, so we didn't waste much land. A lot of land was cleared during the spring.
This year is just right. We planted wheat in the first half of the year and rice, corn, soybeans, and sweet potatoes in the second half.
It took the three of them a whole day to plant all the vegetables in the garden, while Grandpa Zhao stayed behind to help with logistics and look after the children.
There are still some odd and ends that haven't been planted yet. Xu Han can fill in the rest herself when she has time, so there's no need for so many people to work together.
The next day, Lu Chuan went to patrol the deep mountains again with the Taoist priest, while Xu Han took the opportunity to replant the various flower seedlings that had been propagated in the previous period.
At that time, Xu Han propagated a lot of flowers, including not only roses but also plum blossoms and all sorts of other flowers.
Overall, the seedlings are growing quite well, but a batch of them died in the summer. Fortunately, Xu Han replanted another batch in time.
Originally, we didn't have many roses at home, but after Xu Han propagated them by cuttings, we now have many potted roses, which fill the front yard and look very beautiful.
By next spring, I'll be able to cut flowers freely, and I won't have to be so reluctant to cut them and put them in a vase like I was this year.
The wildflowers outside have also started to produce seeds one after another, but they are not yet ripe. Xu Han plans to pick a batch of them once they are ripe, and let the rest grow freely, so as not to have to plant them again next year.
And so it goes, year after year, day after day. After a while, you don't need to worry about it anymore; it will grow back on its own when the season comes.
Of course, you must not forget to fertilize it, otherwise it will not grow well on its own.
As for the sunflower, Xu Han was very glad that she finally bought the right version this time.
Every single one that blooms is double-petaled, and they are incredibly beautiful in all sorts of colors.
You don't need to collect seeds for this. If you want to plant it elsewhere, just cut off a section and propagate it. It's extremely easy to grow; it will thrive almost anywhere there's soil. It doesn't require much care; just water it appropriately and fertilize it occasionally.
Because there are many types of flowers being propagated by cuttings, a lot of soil is needed, so when Xu Han went up there, she took Fantuan with her to the mountains to find various kinds of soil.
In the afternoon, I mixed various types of soil together in a certain proportion in the front yard and then started planting flowers one pot at a time.
Fortunately, when Lu Chuan made the flower pots, he made them according to the amount of flowers Xu Han was propagating, and he even made a few extra, so there were enough flower pots at home.
Xu Han not only propagated various flowers by cuttings, but also some succulents. When they are combined together and made into a platter with the tree roots she selected earlier, it will be especially beautiful.
However, we can't do this yet. The tree roots haven't been properly treated. Lu Chuan has been very busy lately, so we can only wait until he goes into hibernation to slowly finish it.
If I can only make succulent platters, I'll have to wait until next year.
Not only that, when the cactus *Gymnocalycium mihanovichii* and *Gymnocalycium mihanovichii* bloomed, Xu Han also pollinated the flowers. After pollination, the flowers all produced seeds, each one particularly plump.
Xu Han sowed all the seeds a while ago, and they have already sprouted and started to grow. However, some died along the way, and the ones that remain are now about the size of beans.
Once they grow a bit more next spring, we can pick them out and replant them. They should be able to be potted individually after about a year of growth.
It will be even more beautiful when the cacti are in full bloom with colorful flowers.
After Xu Han repotted all the flowers, she was so tired that she didn't want to move.
This job looks quite pleasant, but doing it in large quantities is really tiring, almost like farming.
So no dinner was cooked tonight, and the group ate the food from the space.
Mu'er asked innocently, "Mother, did Father go hunting tigers again today?"
"Hahaha, silly son, there aren't that many big tigers in the mountains. Tigers have their own territories, and other tigers don't dare to come over."
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