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We ended up getting pretty busy over the weekend, so no garden yet. Maybe it’ll be ready in time for a winter veggie crop…or I’ll have to buy more mature tomatoes, etc., to plant. Anyway, the only thing we did besides yard work and planting the sunflower ring, was buy a hanging basket. It’s beautiful,Continue reading “Gearing Up For A Spam Bakeoff?”

While I weeded and trimmed back hedges this morning, Future Farmboy planted our first attempt at the sunflower fort we were dreaming about in March. We found a nice spot at the back of the yard that will get even more sun after our mature elm gets a haircut. I’m told by the tree-trimmer thatContinue reading “In the Garden”

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”