Well the whole lawn is strewn here and there with the feathers shed by our peacocks. Periodically I go around picking them up and last week Dina (my decluttering expert) tied them into bunches to be sold and she bought 20 herself, so I made $20!
Don’t worry. I don’t keep a display like this on top of the stove ordinarily; I just put them there for the picture.
As you can see, peacock feathers are varied. The above picture shows the underneath feathers.
The lawn underneath the two ancient fig trees is also strewn – with dead figs. Tip: never step on a dead fig and, if you do, clean the sole of your shoe immediately. Dead figs are like superglue!
I have been picking and giving away as many figs as I can because the heat is killing them off fast. This morning was a bit cooler so I picked heaps and they are now in a sink full of water to drown the ants. I’m taking them into the guys at the restaurant Ming works at. They go very well with blue cheese.
Picking figs always reminds me of Gar, Anthony’s mother. She would always want me to try to pick the topmost fig by hook or by crook and, yes, we usually used her walking stick to do so.
So, with the figs and feathers, I am feeling quite rich!
jmgoyder 
Sun kissed figs, what could be better, especially with blue cheese.
(Oh, wait, apropos my last blog post, sun kissed knockers are good, too!) 🙂
LOL!
Love the feathers! c
Me too – I now have around 200 to sell!
I didn’t know ants liked figs.
Oh the ants are a nightmare this time of year. Not only do they like figs but they like the house itself! Invaded.
I hate it when I see ants moving into MY space.
Those are beautiful feathers. I have never had a fig before
You would love figs Terry!
I love almost all foods unfortunately lol so I probably would love them. Have a great weekend dear friend
“Figs and Feathers’… kind of poetic… Diane
Yes!
I love the beauty found within a peacock’s feather! I “fig”ure this new pursuit sounds like fun. You can’t get “down” when you’re picking up feathers.
Judy, you are cleverer with words than I will ever be and you always make us laugh!
Well, I think laughter is a wonderful thing. It always makes me feel better so I’m glad if I do that for you. I don’t know if clever is the word – maybe silly? My kids roll their eyes at most of my puns. Instead of being a weirdo – I’m a “wordo!” (Okay, that was bad)
Massive amount of peacock feathers, Julie.
Fig are very expensive in the market (or s/mkt) here, so I’m sure you could sell them and make some pocket money 😀
Were you following my old blog when I uploaded this post https://victoriaaphotography.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/indian-peafowl-pavo-cristatus-melbourne-zoo/
(if you go through the slideshow, you will see a good pic of those under feathers).
Just did go back to see your post! I wish I could send you some figs! I can’t sell them because they only have a 24 hour life once picked alas.
Thanks for the thought (about the figs), Julie, but I can’t eat them. Same with corn on the cob (which I used to love). They are 2 food items that cause excruciating IBS symptoms. My friends have a massive fig tree and its loaded every year, but I can’t make use of their offers either.
Life’s rich leavings.
Yes!
The feathers are lovely. When I was out cycling I saw some peacocks in the garden of a house near Lanark. They are lovely birds.
Figs are nice but expensive here.
These figs are too faulty and uneven and ant-ridden to be saleable unfortunately.
Glad you are reaping a reward from your property, very satisfactory.
Yes! Last year I was so down in the dumps that I just let all of the figs fall of the trees and die. This year I am picking masses and giving away to figlovers!
Industrious ! I wonder how many creations have been inspired by the colors of those feathers????
Funnily, some people thing they are really bad luck!
Oh? I’ve never heard that!
I am glad that you spent some time gathering feathers and figs.
It took me back to you posts when I was drawn in by the peace and contentment of your lifestyle there.
It took me back too, Elizabeth – I am becoming much calmer!
Lovely feathers. And oh I how I was closer to relieve you of some figs! Divine!
Would so love to give you some figs! Every day there are dozens to be picked.
Yes you are!
Haha!
Wow, I want to be there right night instead of the freezing cold in Ohio!
Ha and I want to get away from the dreadful heat!
Love figs and miss our fig tree which blew over a couple of years ago. Do you have any problem with your dogs eating them? My two LOVE figs and would make a bee line to the fig tree and snatch any on the ground.
Yes the dogs and peas eat them but there are still plenty.
After a few digestive issues, we limited their access. Yeah, fig trees are so productive.
Brilliant! One of my favorite preserves to put on toast is fig. The peacoc feathers are so striking in a vase, you are indeed steeped in riches Jules. 😀
I am!
🙂
Wow, those features are gorgeous and your harvest looks divine. Nature’s best.
I love eating them raw.
how very exotic it is to a Canadian to have figs growing in your yard and beautiful feathers to decorate with
I never think of it as exotic but yes you are right!
What a rich and colourful and bountiful life you have Julie! thank you for sharing. Lovely.
I am hoping the figs will last a couple more weeks!
I have a non-fruit-producing fig tree in my living room. It’s one of my favourite house plants. I was just saying to someone the other day, I wonder what figs look like before they’re dried or put into fig newtons and now I know Julie!
The feathers also look beautiful – good way to make some extra cash! ❤
Diana xo
Is it a bonsai?
no, maybe it’s a variation? It’s in a pot so maybe that prevents it from getting very tall? It’s about 4 ft tall.
a plethora of riches )
That’s for sure.
Oh, I’d love some fresh figs with blue cheese! I can almost taste that combination….
Delicious!
I like feathers, as a kid I would stroke them , and observe how you separate one strand from another then put them back again.quite beautiful and like the variety-nice that you can get money for them, too.
They don’t seem to deteriorate over time either which is convenient.
You ARE rich, and talented, and amazing.
From now on, whenever I see a peacock feather, I’ll think of you. I’ve never known anyone else who had peacocks.
People either love them or hate them. They can be very noisy and messy!
Love figs….we make fig preserves….yummy with buttermilk biscuits! I am highly allergic to the leaves but, thankfully not the fruit!
The figs look yummy!
love figs! they are so good for you. i love peacock feathers even more so!! one of the schools i taught at years ago actually had a couple of pea’s and sometimes they were so loud we had to adapt our lecture time around them:)