Category: Vegetables
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Watermelon, baby bluebirds’ first feathers, and “MY WISH”
The watermelon is still growing rapidly. Note the change in size. We will switch to a ruler soon instead of using our hands and boots to show the change in size. Our baby bluebirds now have some feathers. These birds were born a week ago. They still don’t have their eyes open, though (or they…
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Pumpkins, Souffle, and Pumpkin Seeds
Remember the pumpkin that was caught in the fence? It was the smaller variety that was an Early Prince Hybrid. We harvested it early and took it to Jackie and Bobby. Jackie put it in the sunlight to ripen. After it ripened, it was time to cut it open, remove the seeds, and bake. Jackie…
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Corn, Gates, Red ants, fig tree and goats.
The corn from last year’s purchased kernels is growing well in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th rows. Only 3 of the remaining kernels from Simply Irresistible sprouted in the first two rows. We will most probably convert the first two rows to string beans if more corn sprouts before our bean seeds arrive. Our…
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BIRTHDAY, Bluebirds, pumpkins, figs, watermelon, and birds.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nick!! We are not positive, but we think NICK likes donuts. The Geiers are still enjoying the Lake in Alabama. Teleworking adults definitely has its advantages for the younger generation. Look at our precious bluebirds that hatched a few days ago. If you notice, the 4th egg never hatched. The three bluebirds still…
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Tomatoes, Bobcat, Turkeys, Sunflowers, Watermelons, Corn and St. Barths.
Mark and Paula (Hammond, Louisiana) shared pictures of their cherry tomatoes. Looks like quite a crop. One of our Moultrie cameras captured a picture of a bobcat. We have seen this bobcat in pictures before, but this is the best daytime picture of him that we have. It has been very hot so far this…
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Bluebirds-Just out the shell! Also heron, flowers, herbs, snake, berries, pumpkins.
The bird below is a Little Blue Heron. How can that be, that bird is WHITE?? Well, it is a juvenile or an immature Little Blue Heron. When this bird matures, it will turn blue. These tiny bluebirds (below) hatched this morning. They are still waiting for the 4th egg to open. They look much…
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Big Fish, but Bigger Shark!
It looks like something took a bite out of Trip’s fish! Pretty sure the culprit was a decent size shark. Cousins Aidan, AMPD, and Rowan (below) are still enjoying Lake Keowee. Did you know that watermelon have male and female flowers just like pumpkins. Just like pumpkins, the female flower has a bulb below the…
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Happy 4th of July! Checking in with family pictures!
The Dores and Dooley’s are in front of a water fall at Lake Keowee. The Murthys with their mom on Grand Isle are enjoying the beach toady. The 4th of July- the Basehoars in Dave’s Falls. Pic #5 is Joseph & MOM. Pic #6 is also Callie. Pic #7 is Andy with his girls. #1…
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Fishing on Grand isle- Heddie caught a Shark! (And a Red Fish) with a little on goats, pumpkins, corn and seedpods.
Sammy (Pops) is holding some nice trout. Fritz is with his mom (Heddie) in middle picture below. The shark did not hold still for his picture- but you get the idea from the picture below. Cousins at Lake Keowee enjoying the beautiful water of the lake. The Pygmy goats were all about getting fed, then…
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Remembering Robert on this 4th of July. (And a little about flowers, herbs, pumpkins, corn, and fishing)
Robert is in our hearts on this 4th of July. I bet Robert is watching the tournament and counting every fish caught on Grand Isle. We miss you Robert. You were an inspiration to all of us. Update on Grand Isle Fishing: Max caught the first fish and the biggest fish. That is $5 for…