Author Archives: Virtual Farmgirl

For those of you who’ve been asking, here’s a photo of my Napanee Dutch Kitchenette, not quite fully stocked, but pretty loaded. I’m still not sure whether I like it so close to the fridge, especially since my garbage can is now completely hidden (thus inaccessible). But in the morning, as I stumble my wayContinue reading “That Much More Warmth in My Kitchen”

I know I’m not the only one totally psyched about the new Indiana Jones movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Tell me…will any of you be lining up sitters to be sure to be among the first to see the movie on May 22 before any spoilers? Or will you justContinue reading “Hi Speed Action on the Way in May”

On our way out of Indy on Monday, we took an off-the-beaten-path route and stopped by a great little organic, grass-fed dairy operation just north of the city in Zionsville. Traders Point Creamery is just a stone’s throw from the burial place of a Revolutionary War hero and neatly tucked among lovely rolling hills. WeContinue reading “Agri-Touring North of Indy”

I didn’t know that it’s been a lifelong dream of mine to get a pre-race behind-the-scenes tour of the Indy 500 until Saturday…when it came true. I’ve been indoctrinated and am now a full-fledged IndyCar fan. I mean I’ve pretty much always watched or listened to the 500, ever since going to time trials XXContinue reading “Exploring the Garage and Pits at Indy”

How did I miss the marketing of this one on The CW: Farmer Wants a Wife. I enjoy reality TV as much as the next Claymate. But I’m thinking this may be a bit over the top for me. Then again, is there anything more alluring than a man on a tractor? Without knowing anythingContinue reading “My Favorite New Reality TV Show”

One of my favorite parts about going away this past weekend was, well coming home. And that wasn’t just because we cleaned the house before we left and had our own beds to come home to. Nope. To our delight, we discovered that fairies had dropped in while we were out. Indeed, they were apparentlyContinue reading “Baking Fairies Make Surprise Visit”

While I was waiting impatiently for my coffee to brew, I noticed we had a visitor in the backyard. So cute. Too bad the kids weren’t up yet to see Little Bunny FuFu. I probably won’t think he’s so cute once I have my garden installed. While I was watching FuFu eat weeds among myContinue reading “Furry Visitor Chased Away By Feathered Friend”

It’s the final week of the Farmgirl Blog-a-Thon hosted by Garden Goose. Yet another perfect theme: My Barnyard Buddies. Check out the photos of the Future Farmkid adventures with our furry and feathery friends this past weekend. Here’s Future Farmgirl showing the broiler chicks their new outside home. The chicks are getting big and yummy:Continue reading “Furry, Feathery Friends at The Farm”

Where to start. I wanted to blog about the two wild boars we saw scavenging in the cornfields. Or maybe write about the two coyotes the iFarmer saw south of Indy and just east of Indy. But the best was, no surprise, at The Farm. We only spent a couple hours at The Farm toContinue reading “Tractor Lessons, Round One”

Sorry 4-H Champ…I may not be updating here much over the next couple of days. I’ll be in the Hoosier state trying to catch a glimpse of Hillary and Barack as they vie for votes. Who would have guessed the Indiana primary would be so closely watched…by Democrats! Hopefully we’ll be near a television orContinue reading “A Good Excuse to Go Hat Shopping”