Animals
Before I go any further...
I have to put your minds at rest.
We stocked our pond this spring with feeder minnows...
so the carp have plenty to eat.
The baby ducks are safe!
Whew! I knew you would be relieved. We try not to let anything to chance.
- Wisteria
The Thinking Homeschoolers assignment due on May 15 is to write about a sound, smell, or taste that you find comforting or that reminds you of home. You can take this in any creative direction that you want. For me the smell of wisteria means home....
- Shower Fun
What a spectacular weekend we had.After a week of rain, the skies cleared and things dried out. As you know, I spent a good portion of the previous two weeks getting ready forAshley's bridal shower. There were favors to make...(our theme was "Meant...
- Rainy Days And Thursdays
We've had a good deal of rain this week...scattered storms that seem to have decided not to scatter. Indoor activities have won out over outdoor chores. The garden is loving the moisture,and I am loving not having to water it! The weeds, however,...
- I Am Finished, Finally....i Think!
Happy First of June! I'm not sure, but I think my breathing has returned to a healthy rate.For the past week I have been hyperventilating I am sure....racing around this farm like a madwoman...mowing, trimming, painting, weeding, planting, watering,grooming,...
- Harvesting
Up at the crack of dawn.... and out to do the animal chores.Once those were completed, I headed to the garden to do somewatering, weeding and harvesting.It was even too early for my usual help... While so much of the country is dealing with storms and...
Animals
Shave And A Haircut, Two Bits
Come, sit on the swing with me...
The wisteria is in full bloom.
Let's swing, listen to the bees buzz, and catch up a bit, ok?
Before I go any further...
I have to put your minds at rest.
We stocked our pond this spring with feeder minnows...
so the carp have plenty to eat.
The baby ducks are safe!
Whew! I knew you would be relieved. We try not to let anything to chance.
The farm has been so busy the past week since our return home from vacation.
It has been raining here and there, so the grass has grown at an alarming rate,
as have the weeds.
The good news, though, is that the vegetables in the garden have been keeping pace with the grass.
We have been harvesting sugar peas, broccoli, spinach, kale, chard, green beans and radishes
on a daily basis.
Meals have never been more fresh and healthy.
The roses are blooming.
Love.
The gooseberries are ready for picking.
Every spring I make Hubbs his very favorite gooseberry pie.
Even with adequate sugar, it's a sour pie...which is just what he calls it..."sour pie."
I am thinking that I will try making gooseberry jam.
"Sour jam" I presume.
Gooseberries are the sour cousin of the red currant.
So, aside from mowing, weeding, harvesting,
I have been getting caught up with animal chores...
like grooming, hoof trimming, clipping, bathing....
believe me, the list is never ending.
As usual, the Littles have not shed out their winter coats quickly enough to beat the heat.
Each spring I take matters into my own hands and clip off their furry winter coats.
Ollie, first...
then Red...
until a large pile of fur lies on the aisle floor.
That will make life much cooler for the little guys.
I have been spending a little time getting ready for a family wedding.
My son, Andy, is marrying his Ashley on June 21st.
This Saturday we are hosting a shower for Ashley on the farm...
so I have been busily preparing for that.
I will share pictures from the shower after Saturday.
I have also been doing a little more planting,
and a little repurposing.
I thought this old market cart would make a great cage for a tomato plant.
And I love old hollow logs to use as planters.
Hubbs found me this one in our woods.
I hope to find lots more.
So, you see...
life is very busy right now.
I am so glad you stopped by for a visit and a swing.
It gave me a chance to sit still and enjoy the wisteria.
Thanks for that!!
- Wisteria
The Thinking Homeschoolers assignment due on May 15 is to write about a sound, smell, or taste that you find comforting or that reminds you of home. You can take this in any creative direction that you want. For me the smell of wisteria means home....
- Shower Fun
What a spectacular weekend we had.After a week of rain, the skies cleared and things dried out. As you know, I spent a good portion of the previous two weeks getting ready forAshley's bridal shower. There were favors to make...(our theme was "Meant...
- Rainy Days And Thursdays
We've had a good deal of rain this week...scattered storms that seem to have decided not to scatter. Indoor activities have won out over outdoor chores. The garden is loving the moisture,and I am loving not having to water it! The weeds, however,...
- I Am Finished, Finally....i Think!
Happy First of June! I'm not sure, but I think my breathing has returned to a healthy rate.For the past week I have been hyperventilating I am sure....racing around this farm like a madwoman...mowing, trimming, painting, weeding, planting, watering,grooming,...
- Harvesting
Up at the crack of dawn.... and out to do the animal chores.Once those were completed, I headed to the garden to do somewatering, weeding and harvesting.It was even too early for my usual help... While so much of the country is dealing with storms and...