We have soybean fields to the west and south directly of our farm. I have a ton of things I have to do outside before the frost. I'm not scared of bugs but these things were all over me, and I started freaking out a bit.One time I had ladybugs freaking swarm me because I was wearing a white shirt. Now it sets me in a panic in the fall because they are crawling all over the windows looking for ways to get in. It makes me think of a horror movie.... "Attack of the Killer Ladybugs"
For real I'm allergic to ladybug dust? The red stuff when you sweep up the dead ones. Anyway I start coughing, my throat almost closes, my eyes swell almost shut, and my nose starts running... so weird... maybe they could kill me.
fl) moved out. We got nearly 2 inches. I picked more green beans this morning along with some lima beans. I postponed laundry until today, so it's that and making my first big batch of Concord grape jam. These were picked on Sunday right before the rain set in so they are definitely fresh. I'll do the second batch tomorrow. The temps have been a bit chilly here in the morning so I have been turning on the pellet stove to warm up things a little. So much to do before the temps take a nose dive. My Columbian Wyandotte pullets are doing really well with the rest of the flock. I carried one into the big coop and introduced her to the nest boxes. She was fine with that then went back to scratching around the run. Still hoping to get the garden to bed next week. That is except for the one bed with the limas and carrots in it. I polished off the remaining "fresh" tomatoes as a topping for Sunday's meatloaf. Quite tasty. Have a great day everyone.
