Category Archives: Garden
Busy gardening!
The boys and I got 46 tomato plants in the ground, along with 14 or so sqaush plants, a few watermelon/cantaloupes, a few cukes, and some corn and beans. We still have so much to do! The boys are also … Continue reading
Farm updates
Even though my departure date is arriving soon, we are still working on putting the yard to “bed”. DJ and I are working on cleaning up beds, grabbing the last of the harvestable items, and just cleaning up in general. … Continue reading
I posted a bunch of pics on my Twitpic account!
http://twitpic.com/photos/mshelton The guys ran me out of the kitchen while I was attempting to can green beans We are having a beautiful Labor Day weekend. My husband loves celebrating the day meant to honor his kind, lol We will be … Continue reading
Today’s harvest
The peaches are almost ready; i picked two that are ripe. Same with the apples. I grabbed a double handful of green beans for lunch; i will cook them with bacon and onions. Yum! I also have loads of peppers. … Continue reading
Cleaning update and farm production ;)
We finished the kitchen and have moved on to the back porches. i will get some pics up at some point today. Farm production as of 8-10-09 potatoes: harvested 5 lbs so far; still lots in the ground. tomatoes: 12 … Continue reading
Plums, plums, plums
I have some work-work to do today, and a meeting so I won’t be able to get to the plums today. There are still loads more that need to come off the tree and not too many have fallen yet, … Continue reading
Harvest is starting ;)
I picked loads of plums this morning in anticipation of canning them tomorrow. Yum! Plum jam, plum sauce Still waiting for squashes, beans and corn. We will have tons of grapes and apples shortly ; 4 apple trees so it … Continue reading
Garden update
Ah, the garden. What a challenge it was this year, with water problems and willingness problems and planting problems and chicken problems! Each year I start with the best intentions and my worldly life manages to interfere! There were several … Continue reading
Busy busy
I have a few very busy days on the broadband project I am working on, then I can turn my attention to leaving Babylon once more. I attempted to visit with a congressman yesterday but was blown off in favor … Continue reading
It’s time to start seeds!
Even though we plan on moving this summer, I still intend to start a full complement of seeds. My son will be staying at this house through the summer, and will need the food the seeds will be providing DS … Continue reading
