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...
It's Sunday evening... the end of another beautiful weekend. Sadly, the cooler, drier air that we enjoyed last week has left us, temporarily, replaced by hot, humid air. By next weekend, however, cooler temperatures will return - what a perfect August!We had guests for the weekend - Hubbs' step-mom and aunt. His uncle passed away this past February and had wished for some of his ashes to be interred here on the farm next to those of his brother (Hubbs' dad). We built a small memorial garden near our barn with markers in remembrance of these two brothers who were also the best of friends. The black lab statue is in remembrance of his...