Rain, Rain...

Rain Rain....don't go away! It is no fun to be out in the cold rain, but I have to give thanks for the gentle sounds of dripping outside my window. I have not had to water gardens for more than two weeks now, and that is something to give thanks for! My veggies and flowers are ever so healthy and strong, and our lettuces are crisp and tasty. We will bring in tomatoes and cucumbers soon...Yippee!

And so, while my barely tended gardens flourish, I am enjoying the freedom of lounging in my, oh, so soft recliner reading articles from Grit and Hobby Farms. Another blessing! My neglected library books are back in my hands...such titles as Carrots Love Tomatoes, Four Season Harvest, and Ricki Carrolls' recipes for home cheesemaking. I think I love reading almost as much as playing in the dirt....and reading about playing in the dirt is just the best.

Till later~
Carrie

Never too old!

This is my very first blog interaction! I didn't think I could figure it out, but here I am! I'm proud to display my entry for the MaryJane's Farm Pinkeeper contest, a hand fashioned Hen in a basket with quilted eggs and a couple of handfashioned chicks! A winner in my book!

I am pleased to still have time for sewing in the midst of a busy gardening season. We are attempting to fill a large portion of our food needs from our very own half acre...Not easy with a family of seven, but then I always have enjoyed a challenge! I am enjoying collanders full of lettuce, spinach, and beet greens and have found delicious new ideas for using these luscious greens! We have enjoyed two meals worth of peas and are anticipating some little tomatoes soon. This year I am experimenting with eggplant and celery, two veggies I have never tried to grow at home. I am also experimenting with Lasagna Gardening. I have flowers and hot peppers doing quite well so far!

Till later~
Carrie

Ps...Remember..."Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping!" Shakespeare, Much Ado about Nothing