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

Before



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After 


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.