Here in northern Minnesota, the growing season is short, and we only have a small window of time in which to get all of our crops planted in the 5 acres of garden we use for our seed business. Yes, we’re turning Seed Treasures over to our friends, Lynn and Jesse, in August. But we want to ensure they have plenty of all varieties of seed as this is their first year doing the business. And, like everything else, there’s a huge learning curve. We want the business to thrive as it goes forward.
I’ve got most of the beans planted now and quite a bit of the corn. Lately, I’ve been setting out melon, squash, and pumpkin plants. But boy, has it been hot and dry! Not the best planting conditions, for sure, especially for me, who hates the heat. On Saturday, we took a break and drove down to Moose Lake to see our grandson, Mason, graduate with high honors from high school. It was a beautiful day and not hot. I will admit that sitting for two hours on hard bleacher seats really got my back and knees singing an unpleasant song, not to mention my poor butt! Oh well, it was sure worth it. How exciting. Afterward, we went to a local restaurant to have a nice lunch and visit. We enjoyed the day but were sure pooped when we came home.
Will saw the first baby fawn yesterday, barely able to walk. I haven’t seen one yet, but I keep looking. This afternoon, we had another calf born. A heifer this time. She’s already bouncing, drinking milk, and trying to run. They are so cute! Five more to go this year.
When I get off the computer, I’m headed out to till the North Garden for the last time so I can start planting pumpkins, squash, and corn from seed. Boy, those gardens sure look huge when you just start to till! We’re praying hard for rain, but nothing is in the forecast for the next couple of days. But I noticed some of the first planted beans are starting to come up. How exciting! — Jackie
We still have rain in the forecast – of course when the roofers are slated to tear off/shingle our hail damaged roof. Not their first rain rodeo so will be okay.
I’ve never seen a baby fawn – the does usually don’t bring them to the feeder box until July. By this time of the year, my afternoon wildlife feeding is not as much. But given the dry conditions, I’ve not cut back so much. Better to feed than have them going after the garden. Found out I can obtain 3 more buckets of corn which I hope gets me through our dry times.
Nice picture of the three of you. And yes, bleachers are for the young lol. They should supply cushions for grandparents!