There's more work, watching/learning and love going into an orchard than just "seeing a tree grow". I admire & appreciate the dedication & care it takes. 😊 this is your calling.
Have some potatoes in pantry & a few are starting to sprout. Not "sure" the actual type but they've been tasty & hold well for potato salads, etc. Not a russet. Also a couple yucon gold that are considering sprouts. I'll pull those out of the boxes in a few days, cut & let harden off. I'm...
It's a happening! Celebrate. My GD will be 24 this month -- time flies. I found "stork notice" yard sign when going thru things. Guess I'll stick that in her mom's yard in a couple weeks. :lol: memories! They'll both get a kick out of that.
Having a lovely warm week here. This should continue for weeks but, given the craziness of late, who knows! Having my morning ritual :caf
Need to get on to chores & work real soon.
That last picture shows just how big that orchard is 😳 What a beautiful thing. Variety & a lot of trees. Do you have hives yet? Another job! But if a neighbor has them, you're golden. :clap
A chunk of pork loin, braised, now roasting with onions, apples & sweet potatoes. Several meals there.
Prep for the week....heavy job work. Also, couple meals of chicken/rice/peas, to heat up. Sandwich fixens for lunches is next up. 👍
When I read all the recalls, the testing that finds problem chemicals, that makes the work of a garden worth my time. I don't use chemicals, don't buy commercial fertilizers and can my produce. I buy little beyond basic staples at the stores -- salt, flour, sugar, coffee, etc. Even on small...
@FarmerJamie you're kiling it! 👍
@murphysranch that's just uncalled for....pigs are raised on farms just for slaughter. @Hinotori is right, those pork chops weren't slaughtered :he
What dumb arses! 🤬😖
It's like they think that the byproduct of dairy cows (their calves!!) need to stay...
Had cold front blast in yesterday....half inch of rain last night, cold & windy this morn. A feel like in mid 30s :he just when I thought winter clothes were over.