still planting

My gosh it's the second week in June. Where has the spring gone? It seems like just yesterday that we were trying to decide what to plant and where. Now it's almost time to start planning what fall crops to plant.

But for now seeds are still going into the ground at a steady pace here somewhere. #1 son finally got all his tomato plants out, hopefully there's enough for us and the deer this time around. Last year we got two good pickins, was coming back in three days for another. Showed up, not a tomato in sight. 150 plants picked clean. This year he planted 400.

Speaking of #1 he's like a kid with a new toy. After fighting our old roto-tiller the past three years he was able to find a set of cultivators for our tractor. And you talk about luck, he had all the rows planted to where he was able to work the ground up in all the garden spots. There was only one hill of potatoes he got into, so fresh potatoes for supper tomorrow night.

#2 son had to work so he missed out on all the fun. But he'll be there at harvest time when more help is needed. #2 has one of those jobs that robs you of time. Sure it's only 12 hours a day, two or three days or nights in a row. But people don't realize the extra two to three hours required daily to get ready, plus travel time. It really places a hardship on a person, and their families as well. I know cause I worked that way for over 12 years. The person who came up with that idea should be tarred and feathered. I bet he doesn't work past 5pm weekdays, holidays nor weekends.

Wild raspberries are starting to ripen, should be able to pick several within the week. Grandson did his best today to gather as much as his stomach could hold. Just hope he didn't over do it, nothing beats a 4 year old getting sick during the night. But hey, that's what being a kid is all about.

Well that's just a quick report from here somewhere, so until the next time may your days be fruitful as God watches over all.

a good week for planting

We have been blessed with a beautiful week here somewhere. The nights have been pleasantly cool, with the days warming up to the point of almost too hot. And the morning sun, it has just been dazzling. The way it comes up shining thru the trees upon the ground reminds me of how the ocean's tide pushes the water upon the shores. God has truly poured out buckets of sunshine upon us this week. And I believe everyone has felt refreshed by it.

Plants and seeds has been flying into the ground at a stready rate this week also. #1 Son, (by placement, not merit) was called upon to till up a couple more garden spots. Then was able to plant some more tomatoes along with some beans and corn on the old home place #1. We already had some cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, peas, onions and potatoes planted here at the home base. Our early lettuce didn't do well this year, so I'm going to try planting some in containers. Love the lettuce with bacon. Still don't have beets out, may try a late crop of them.

Still looking for somewhere to plant some sunflowers and gourds. Have a place in mind just need to get #1 to work it up. Don't know if I'll get any Indian corn or popcorn out, but there's still a little time to decide. If I had a corn planter I would trick #1 into planting Indian corn in the bottoms of old home place #2. Along with sunflowers, gourds and pumpkins. But I don't think it will happen this year.

Well the week-end's here and it's time to do the week-end thing. Maybe next time I'll explain why I live somewhere and how #2 Son has corrupted me with Ebay. So until the next time may God bless and pour out a little sunshine for you.