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April 18, 2012
March 17, 2012
A Bit of Green
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
It seems that we may have skipped spring altogether. The calendar say's it's still winter but we have been having summer temperatures. We've started work in the garden and today we planted four rows of peas! Yes, we are enjoying a bit of green today.
Someone really enjoys using the shovel - and it's NOT me!
Oh, and Happy Birthday, Shirley!
December 03, 2011
The Tree
Yesterday we cut our tree.
After last year's success with one of our homegrown trees, we went straight to the field to cut our Christmas tree this year. We only had a handful that were large enough so we were able to make our choice quickly.
We chose the one on the right.
It was the perfect afterschool activity to start our weekend.
Have a great weekend.
November 02, 2011
Gratitude
I am grateful for homegrown foods. It might be time for dinner in a pumpkin again.
October 17, 2011
Apple Time
We're making applesauce!
September 11, 2011
Thoughtful Sunday
"Don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor."
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, 1902.
September 09, 2011
Behind
We are feeling a bit behind. We should have frozen peaches and canned pears by now.
We haven't picked them all yet because our counter is covered with un processed fruit.
We have our first batch of grape juice in the refrigerator ready waiting to be canned. I'm trying not to think about the rest of the grapes on the vines, the raspberries it has been too wet and mosquitoy to pick, and the potatoes still to be dug.
Yeah, we're kinda behind.
I even told the boys I'd bake a pie if they came home this weekend. They didn't fall for that.
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Why did I spend much of today making a larger back pack for Miss Petunia who says that her kindergarten back pack is too small for a first grader?
August 05, 2011
August 03, 2011
July 16, 2011
Twenty Eight Pounds - of Garlic
Yesterday we harvested garlic.
We save the largest garlic bulbs for planting the next year and each year the bulbs that we harvest are a little bigger.
We cut the tops, trim the roots,
and clean them up a bit.
Then we spread them out to dry for a while.
Our total garlic harvest yesterday weighed in at over 28 pounds! They will loose a bit of water weight before they go into long term storage.
I love that there are a few foods like garlic, onions, and potatoes that we haven't bought in years. We are able to grow enough and store them over the winter. We have just finished the last of our stored onions and the new onions can be harvested as needed as can the potatoes.
