Working on my suburban homestead

Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 12:46

I said that I have been busy but what a joy to be able to do this kind of work rather than sit at a desk 9 to 11 hours a day like I used to. I get to enjoy the hot sun and see my new home begin to take shape in the way that I want it to.

Yesterday I weeded my three big flower beds in the backyard. Then I gave everything a good dose of water. I got another section of my carrot bed ready and planted more carrots. I will plant one more section of carrots in another 2 weeks. That will hopefully give me nice garden fresh carrots to eat long into the winter. My potatoes are coming up and will be ready in a few days for me to throw more straw mulch in top. I want those potato towers to grow tall! I also got my back porch cleaned off and the planters all in place so that I can get some flowers today to plant in them. I will be posting some more pics after the weekend.

I also made 3 batches of strawberry freezer jam yesterday and will have another 3 or 4 to do today. I also plan on making my butter for the first time. I will let you all know how that goes. Well I have to go and get ready to celebrate another fine Lord's day. We are having baked ham for dinner after church today so need to get somethings ready.

Love to all,

Mona

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Posted by Schatzi on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 12:29 - Link

What a busy but great life you have....I look forward to hearing about how your butter turns out....will check back soon.

Have a great day.

Connie

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Posted by CandyFoote on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 06:36 - Link

Happy 4th of July.

Candy