We had a very busy weekend at the homestead. We ate pizza, watched a lot of movies, went shopping, and worked on the yard( I did a lot of prunning). One of the movies that we went out to see was Premonition. It reminded me of Ground hog day, a funny movie that I really like, except this movie was sad and difficult to follow. I do not recommend this movie for those that like up beat movies.
One of things that I did at the farm was prepare the veggie garden for planting. I tilled the soil and made the win rows. There is nothing in this world when it comes to food like a home grown tomato, pepper, green bean, potatoe, or corn. Vegetable stand produce comes close, but I prefer home grown. The taste of home grown veggies is superb. Unfortunately I did not get to plant the garden last year, but this year I've got a good start. Alicia likes blueberrys a lot so I bought her a blueberry bush earlier this year, but I forgot to put a cage around the bush and the deer have been eating the tender new growth. I need to get on this.
And time goes on. Jorge
The Smokies
Cades Cove from Crooked Arm Ridge Trail
West Prong of Little Pigeon River
Stream at Big Creek
Us at Vail back bowls
View of White River National Park
Vail behind & looking toward Aspen
Us at Battleground of
General Custer and Crazy Horse
View of the Blackhills w/background
The Cathedral and Mount Rushmore
Us acoss from Harvey's Peak
Highest point in the Blackhills
Playa Del Carmen
Cayman Islands
Downtown Grand Cayman
The black diamond run at Vail
Zeroing in The New Rifle.
Crape Myrtle & Alicia
Fence Mending
Pura Vida!
View from a cliff.
At the Beach
Alicia at the top of an Island
reachable at low tide.
At a restaurant
At the beach
Hiking in the jungle and in the rain.
My new 16 foot friend in Costa Rica
What an adventure!
Here we go again!
We're there some where!
Walking across a rope bridge.
Zipping above the jungle.
Zipping Away!
Reppelling down 100 feet.
Us at the beach
Firenze from Viale Machiavelli
Medieval Bridge in Firenze
Torre Campanaria
Show me a garden bursting with life!
Us at Sans Souci
Alicia at the Baltic Sea
Farm Vegeies
Everyone gets into the fun at the farm
Tending the garden
Show me a garden bursting into life!
Black-eyed Susans
Round bales of hay
Erecting an A-frame
Dewberries Galore
Pom Pom
Rosa
OB's favorite flower
She calls it "The Wish Flower"
The way life should be!
Easter 07
Taking it Easy
Alicia & Vinney
Vinney & Bluebonnets
Vinney & WildFlowers
White & Pink Azaleas
White Azaleas
Bluebonnets
Field of Bluebonnets and Pink Phlox
Indian Paintbrush
Field of Indian Paintbrushs
Primrose
Field of Pink Phlox and Bladderpod
Veggie Garden
Alicia with crapemyrtle next to her
Crapemyrtle incorrectly prunned
Alicia with crapemyrtle in front
Crapemyrtle prunned correctly
St Patrick's Day
The 4 Musketeers
Alicia & Me
Passing The Time
Passing The Time
Working
Working
That's The Life
That's The Life
Lightning
Lightning
Cookie
Cookie
Front South
Front South
Front North
Front North
Alicia's Pond
Alicia's Pond
Camp Bridge
Camp Bridge
Alonso Woods
Alonso Woods
South Pond
South Pond
Shooting Range & Old Barn
Shooting Range & Old Barn
Veggie Garden
Veggie Garden
Princess Park
Dewberry Hill
Camp Site
Camp Site
Deer Stand #5 Shooting Lanes
Deer Stand #5 Shooting Lanes
North Woods
North Woods
Deer Alley
Deer Alley
Creek Bridge
Irons Creek North End
Irons Creek
Irons Creek South End
Back 40 Woods
Back 40 Woods
Alicia's Pond
Alicia's Pond
Alicia & Me
Alicia & Me
7 comments:
Wow Jorge,
Great looking garden/vegie bed!
I agree about homegrown vegies. However, I have never grown vegies before.
I wanted to do this with the kids for homeschooling, and still may. One hold-back for me is I think the soil all around my house is very high in Lead. These old New England houses, (mine was built in 1887), are covered in old lead paint which has been scraped and blasted away over the years.
Also, my flower garden keeps me plenty budsy.
When my Dad remarried, after my mother died when I was 12, my step-mother (whom he met) lived on the east end of Long Island which is known for their produce and vineyards. My new mom, aka "The Vegetable Lady" used to always bring back fresh produce from the farm stands out east on her way home from work. This is how I came to like veggies. Which was a good addition to our diet, as my dad used to bring home fresh bread from the bakery where he was scrubbing pots.
The vegetable lady is still my mom today, and my kid's Grandma. She's trying to help me get them to eat their vegies too!
I wish you luck with the garden!
Bon apetit! LPK
L. Growing veggies is a good project for kids. The only thing is that it would be about a 3 month project. You can get your soil tested or you can bring in some soil and build up a bed.
Sorry about your childhood. Your stepmom sounds nice. Jorge
I went blueberry pick with my kids for the first time in NY w/ my aunt. Even though we picked almost $40 in berries, I think the kids ate that much while picking. Celeste was only about 3 years old and her bucket was always empty. She just walked behind someone with a full bucket and help lighten their load! When is blueberry season in New England? Who wants to go???
Can we lead test our soil some how? I would like to know if doing a veggie garden is a good idea for my backyard. Anyone know???
Okay, so I need to read the comments before I write? The question is, How can I test my soil? Where do I buy the stuff to test it, or who do I hire to figure it out? I would love fresh tomatos this year. I also need a simple system to water the plants. I know I don't have time to drag a hose out every time and walk up the hill to water the plants.
O, I'll go Blueberry picking. Kids also help in life sometimes.
Yes, usually there are places to test your soil. Remind next week and I'll help you look for a place.
The watering system can be done. Also remind me.
Take Care, Jorge
Hey Jorge,
Thanks.
Yeah, I lucked out with a really good stepmother. She was an only child. My dad died about 7 years ago, and her parents died a little earlier than that. she has no close family and neither do my sister and I. So it's really just the three of us these days and my two kids for family. Life is wierd sometimes, but it's the best game in town!
I'm glad you're coming for a visit and any info you help O with re: vegie gardening, I would appreciate too. Many people have told me about the raised beds. So I know this is an option. I've also heard mixed reviews on container gardening - especially regarding tomatos.
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