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What a Storm.. that Lightning was amazing!
First let me say, I am sorry for those that this storm did damage to, I understand that there was two tornado’s, tree’s brought down and property heavily damaged and I can imagine that with that many lightning strikes there … Continue reading
Rain, Beautiful Rain!!
Its been just over two weeks since the farm has seen a drop of rain, so when I heard the first sounds of water on the roof at just after 3 am this morning, it got me up, its now … Continue reading
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Garden Monday..
Well, its Garden Monday, but the truth is, I am waiting for rain, but there has been a few things, I was able to collect and put away pint jar of radish seeds for sprouting in winter time, it should … Continue reading
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Duck Eggs-So Good for you!
I was thrilled to find still warm fresh duck eggs waiting for me this morning, with so many of my chickens sitting on eggs, we have not been getting that many in the house each day so it was pleasure … Continue reading
A monday this and that post..
My first monday back on the farm in close to six weeks and I am loving it! The amazing new purple daylily’s that I was given in my Spring Plant swap with Deb are stunning! Love them!, the other’s are … Continue reading
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First of the garden count is in.. Currents, and Blueberries..
Well, the first of the fruit count is in this year and it surely does reflect a different spring and what late frosts can do.. Red Currents- a mear 8 cups worth- $6 dollars worth locally.. No on farm black … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 mile food challange, Canning, Food Production and Recipes, Garden, Soft Fruits, Wild Foods
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A this and that post, a little catchup both on the farm and here as well..
The Elderberries are in full bloom at home now, I have asked DH to dry me at least nine trays worth of flowers and then put them in glass jar in the dark for later use, these are amazing fresh … Continue reading
Food Forest-Hiding in plain view..
If you drove by this, would you see anything other than a green jungle? Currently in that front green jungle there is Apple Trees Pear Trees Plum Trees Sweet Cherry Trees Sour Cherry Trees Mulberry High Bush Cranberry Honey Berry … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 mile food challange, Farm Life, Food Forest, Food Production and Recipes, Frugal, Garden, Greens, Health, Herbs, nature, plants, Soft Fruits, Veggies, Wildlife
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And a baby turtle added to the mix..
So as you can see, the mudhole is basically done. Had I not dug the post-holes yesterday, it’d be completely dry this morning. I went down with a bucket and sieve to retrieve what I could out of the post-holes. … Continue reading
Tadpole Rescue underway..
Turns out that we are not going to have rain for at least a week and that our little “pond” is losing water at an alarming rate in the heat, and DH is quite worried about there being enough water for … Continue reading
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Just another Day on the Farm 