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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 2:50:09 PM
We have been making major changes in our backyard this week! We officially decided we wanted to expand our corral and keep our 2 heifers for breeding. We will also be putting in some feed pasture. We also made plans to expand my garden and put in some fruit trees. In all my excitement I forgot a before picture, but I found an older one that shows most of the yard we are working on.
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Just off the right side of the picture is where my garden was.
We have now torn down the garden gate and moved my raised boxes and brought in loads of compost to fill in where the pasture will go. We will be starting the fence tonight. I will keep you all updated!
Krista |
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 12 2024 : 1:40:01 PM
Thank you Denise. My rose plant has a couple more rose buds starting. I am looking forward to bringing them in for some inside beauty.
Krista |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 11 2024 : 04:31:34 AM
Krista your rose us beautiful and those raspberries look delicious. I love raspberries just don't get them too often.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 2:14:36 PM
Terri, I am so jealous. I love blackberries. One day when I can get mine to grow, I hope to make yummy cobblers and crisps. I will have to try a raspberry one!
I wanted to make some of the raspberry cookies, but I grabbed the wrong ingredient from the store by accident. Now I will just freeze some raspberries until I can head back and get the correct one lol!
Krista |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 12:50:00 PM
Cobblers are my favorite. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| Tchr66 |
Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 07:00:10 AM
We are in blackberry season here on my farm. A favorite preparation is cobbler/crisps. They tend to stretch the dessert into a sharable quantity. Just an idea.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Farm Girl #8042 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 08 2024 : 2:39:51 PM
Raspberry muffins sound amazing Judith! Thanks for the idea.
Krista |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jul 05 2024 : 1:50:02 PM
Raspberries! My favorite snack. Muffins come in a close second.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 05 2024 : 1:20:47 PM
Oh Krista they look yummy, and the cookies I know will be delicious.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 05 2024 : 1:18:22 PM
The kids and I picked loads of raspberries! They are delicious! We have been putting them in cream with sugar. Next I want to make some raspberry cookies.
Krista |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 28 2024 : 3:03:24 PM
Judith, I know the peas hate hot weather but I am keeping my fingers crossed lol! If they don't survive this next planting, I will wait until fall and try again.
Krista |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 26 2024 : 3:18:58 PM
Peas can be difficult to grow in hot weather. Out here I used to plant them in the fall or late winter; they really liked the cooler weather. Beans are another matter; they love the heat if they get enough water and no bugs.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 26 2024 : 1:48:57 PM
I had to replant more green bean and pea seeds. They decided to die on me. It makes me sad because I should be eating my peas by now. But on the bright side one of my squash plants has really taken off and has officially begun climbing the trellis. We have been getting high 90's temperatures. Hopefully my garden hangs in there.
Krista |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 17 2024 : 12:55:12 PM
Last night I cut 3 of the roses and put them in a vase on my table. I love bringing the beautiful colors inside.
Krista |
| windypines |
Posted - Jun 16 2024 : 03:41:28 AM
Great looking back yard Krista. The Rose is lovely.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| nndairy |
Posted - Jun 15 2024 : 5:53:43 PM
What a beautiful rose!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 15 2024 : 08:40:45 AM
Beautiful Rose Krista. Your garden is coming along, such a challenge but great rewards.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 10:19:45 PM
OMGeepers, Krista, your Rose is so lovely!,,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:25:51 PM
Judith, my parents gifted me the plant for Mother's day!
Krista |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:12:44 PM
How pretty! Did you grow it from a cutting?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:10:36 PM
My beautiful new rose has bloomed! I love how beautiful the orange is. Auntie MJ shared her Rosie The Riveter rose a couple years ago and I knew I needed one! I'm so happy to finally have one!
Krista |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 10 2024 : 1:19:11 PM
JUdith, I do have my mint box away from most of the garden. I decided to put it by the trees.
Denise, we are having that problem with morning glory this year. It's extremely frustrating. It's in the side flower garden.
Thank you, Rea.
I agree, Nancy. I still have so much to do. I look forward to when it's all complete.
Krista |
| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:34:53 PM
That's a lot of work done. It's the kind that gives you good sleep at night and keeps ya strong through the day. AND what a view !!!!!
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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| Lacey |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 1:31:56 PM
Wow Krista your backyard is going to be stunning!
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 08 2024 : 03:10:49 AM
Good idea to contain that mint. It spreads like wildfire. We can't seem to get rid of the stuff that was here when we moved in. It took over a whole flower bed.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jun 07 2024 : 8:08:42 PM
good progress Krista. Make sure your mint will stay in its container. Ask me how I know :-)
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
