You Might Be a Farm Wife If….
lawn maintenance or garden prep involves a tractor and large implement hooked behind it you have recipes that call for butter by the “stick” you have successfully engaged 3rd gear in the old International 1086 tractor (especially if you grew up as a John Deere girl) your car always contains a pliers, knife, and electric … More You Might Be a Farm Wife If….
Wordless Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wordless Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Of Tomatoes and Cukes
I did it again. Despite the twelve step program, I planted a much larger garden than I can possibly care for properly. I knew I needed to cut back. In April, I was very resolute. No more than 30 tomato plants this year. Four zucchini plants is plenty. I live in the country. No one is … More Of Tomatoes and Cukes
Wordless Wednesday July 27, 2011
Wordless Wednesday July 20, 2011
It’s Fair Time!
What comes to mind when I say the phrase “county fair”? cotton candy carnival rides ribbons heat index of 115 4-H and FFA exhibits demolition derby concert and beer garden all of the above Yes folks, it is that time of year again. Time when parents 4-H members work hard to put the finishing touches on … More It’s Fair Time!
Wordless Wednesday July 6, 2011
Roofs and Trees and Tornadoes-Oh My!
I have been absent from the blog for a couple of weeks and I apologize. The reason? On June 20, we experienced a tornado that removed a section of the roof, blew in a patio door (the same one pictured in “The Bull In the Window“), knocked down our irrigation pivot, and destroyed many of … More Roofs and Trees and Tornadoes-Oh My!