Sandhill Cranes

This pair of Sandhill Cranes visits our west hay field every day. Maybe they are nesting?

Bumper Crop

Red Tomatoes -- Two Bushels and lots in the field! 12 Quart Jars - 2 Sauce, 10 Stewed

Yellow Tomatoes, This is my 5th bowl this size and may more in the field!

Just when I think my Green Beans are done... there are more! I have frozen 20-25 bags!



Carrots are plentiful, only 1/4 picked so far.



Cucumbers - 34 pints and 8 quarts of pickles canned -- Varieties: Dill, Onion, Green Pepper/Onion, Red Pepper/Garlic

Feeder Lambs

2 Black, 2 Brown Lambs (and Pinkie)
Acquired June 2011, Expected Harvest November 2011

Japanese Beetle



The Japanese Beetle has been plaguing my gardens and trees!
Solution: Hot Pepper Spray (see additional Post on Hot Pepper Spray)



Milk House Before & After

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New Roof, Added Hops & Rhubarb



Trimmed/Removed trees, made chicken house



Old skis used as trellis for Hops

Nature Alphabet

To Do: Create a collection of photography that contains every letter of the alphabet!

Apple Orchard

We planted 4 apple trees this year. (We got a fantastic clearance deal at Home Depot in July.) Because of a dry spell we watered the trees frequently. In addition, to prevent Japanese Beetle destruction, we have applied homemade Cayenne Pepper spray. (See Japanese Beetle post for details & recipe.

Lamb: Pinkie Pie

Name: Pinkie Pie
Breed: Cotswold
Date of Birth: June 2011

Story: Pickie came to us from Old World Wisconsin. She was rejected by her mother and Old World did not have the staff/cabablities to take care of her.

We nursed (bottle fed) Pinkie several times a day for several weeks. Because of this she is very friendly, knows her name and will approach you in the pasture (unlike our other sheep).

Entry Way Flower Garden

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Changes: Paint, New Windows, New Doors, Concrete Sidewalk, Flower Gardens, Tire Sandbox, Rocked Septic Spout

 

• Daisy's
• Black Eyed Susan's
• Violets
• Mums
• Basil
• Lavender
• Cilantro
• Oregano
• Cone Flowers
• Hostas
• Mint
• & More