These visits pose a serious biosecurity risk, warns department spokesperson Sara-Lea van Eeden. “While we understand that it is essential for representatives to conduct business,...

 Thursday morning cup of hot tea here as I listen to thunder rumble in the distance. Rain is forecasted for the next 2 days so I will put the garden away and concentrate on some housework and cooking. Thought I would share some more pictures of the gardens. The gooseberries above are swelling now and all the 8 bushes have berries on them now. Yesterday I got all my broccoli and cabbage plants in the boxes. They were the perfect size and ready for their permanent homes in the garden. Planting them right before rain will allow them to acclimate for the next two raiy days and not even wilt. Also got some romaine plants in...

 This seems to be the week for getting everyone gussied up!  I couldn't groom the equines without spending a little time on Ginger, now could I?I happened to be out in the pasture cleaning up manure.  The dogs were with me, but Forrest was off visiting with Ginger.Ginger spends most of the day out in the pasture.  She seems to prefer the company of the horses more than that of her sheepy friend.And she especially loves the company of Forrest.  Who doesn't?  He's one very personable chap who loves  all of his friends.I took the opportunity to give Ginger her favorite belly rub - which has one predictable side effect... she plops down on her...