We have reached that heavenly time of year where dinners
are served compliments of the garden.
Every morning there are new surprises awaiting us...
Grocery store trips are few and far between these days,
as there is more than enough to feed us here in this
green and growing space.
I have added a few touches around the farm...
an old, rusty, pig trough now graces the deck of the 250+ year-old
log cabin, giving a little pop of color to that rustic space.
I love planting old containers and giving them new life.
I have added a few touches around the farm...
an old, rusty, pig trough now graces the deck of the 250+ year-old
log cabin, giving a little pop of color to that rustic space.
I love planting old containers and giving them new life.
The garden in front of the she-shed was in need of a few more
perennial flowers... the spring violas having wilted in the heat of the sun.
I especially wanted to add a few more foxglove to the ones
that I had transplanted from elsewhere on the farm.
We took a trip to the greenhouse via bicycle and bought a few plants
to refresh the window box...
then I drove to a local nursery and filled my trunk
with perennials (the prices out here in the country are amazingly low!)
Now the front garden of the she-shed is planted full of
perennial flowers that will multiply and spread.
My dream is that it ends up looking like a miniature
English cottage garden.
I also changed out the flowers in the hanging basket for ones that will weather the
summer sun.
And though I could not imagine living anywhere else in this
world, I would love it if fresh flowers were always growing!
Alas... it's not to be.
I suppose that is why I appreciate them so much,
for the 6 months a year that they are available.
summer sun.
The last finishing touch to the she-shed is this screen door.
Now I can sit inside and feel the breeze,
minus the flying insects!
It's that time of year when fresh flowers are abundant,
and vases are always full!
And though I could not imagine living anywhere else in this
world, I would love it if fresh flowers were always growing!
Alas... it's not to be.
I suppose that is why I appreciate them so much,
for the 6 months a year that they are available.
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After years and years of Ritz Crackers being the snack of choice
we thought we might change things up a bit.
Please enjoy our consumer taste-testing video:
I believe they will continue to come running when I call
them in for a snack!
I haven't pictured our two Beatrixes much lately.
They have been a wonderful addition to barn life!
Luckily, everyone seems to get along just fine.
I got a text from Dr. Becky saying
"Sammie has a present for you".
I had been outside mowing, so Sammie had taken his usual
walkabout.
Apparently he was patrolling the hayfield...
coming home with his prize -
but first a stop to show it off to Becky's dogs
Yes, that's a groundhog.
He averages one a week.
It's hard to believe that this same dog
can be such a formidable predator!
Brown Sammie... the most interesting dog in the world!
And last, I was happy to see the fifth of our five elder runner ducks this
weekend.
She is either hiding from over-amorous males,
or she is sitting on a nest somewhere close by.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that she will eventually re-join the flock.
Comments
The Graham crackers seem to be a hit..No surprise there I guess they like sweet as well as salt..Good mistake Jack!! Love the video..Good job Sammy..He is something of an enigma..Glad your Duck showed its bill...I wonder where the nest is?? Hope it all works out and you have little runners..Wouldn't that be fun??
Thanks so much!
P.S. I have been enjoying your blog for a few months now. It's such a breath of fresh air right now. Thank you for taking the time to share your days with us.