What did you do in the garden today?

[Sally PB]

I wanted my kitchen countertops to be a specialty color but my husband waited for me to go to work and then went and bought what I have deemed the ugliest countertops he could find and that was it

When it comes to permanent stuff like the shower or countertops, hubby and I have to agree on color, etc.

If it's something I have to clean, I have the last say. For instance, I've told him when it comes time to replace the fridge, no way it will have "texture to hide fingerprints." (He thought it looked cool when he saw it in a store.) Yeah, hide fingerprints with grime in all the little crevices, dear.

 

[Sally PB]

I picked all the cucamelons that were left. I'm going to pickle them, probably tomorrow, probably refrigerator style pickles, since this is all new to me.

 

[akroberts1085]

I picked all the cucamelons that were left. I'm going to pickle them, probably tomorrow, probably refrigerator style pickles, since this is all new to me.

What are cucamelons? Have heard of them but don't know what they look or taste like.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I've adopted a cat, she is really wimpy for now, just wants to stay in one room & hide, but I bring her outside a bit each day. Hopefully she'll come out of her shell in time.
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I wanted her to accompany me collecting eggs but she is not quite ready yet. I may have to carry her to the coop. Definitely keeping on a harness & leash when we venture outside. I know it will just take time for her to realize this is Home.

I made a lot of spaghetti so there was plenty left over for the flock to enjoy.
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I looked over my Roosters, trimmed some spurs before they hinder walking, checked for mites. One Roo hurt his foot somehow, so he is set up in the "hospital" getting TLC while healing. Another Roo, my youngest, seemed depressed & lost some weight, so he is set up inside for now as well. Both Roos were clucking & crowing to eachother & eating well. They enjoyed some garden tomato & Dandelion salad.

Weather...we should have gotten a lot of rain. We got some periodically just on Friday, but not nearly enough. The weeds & grass are less crunchy, less brown patches.
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The past few days it's been cloudy & very humid, favorite conditions for bugs that bite, so other than tending to my flock & collecting some tomatoes, okra & basil, the garden has not been a place I wanna hang out in, unless I plan to donate my blood to biting flies & skeeters. Speaking of the little a$$#ole$, this miniscule gnat is biting me right now! !@# @$&*
Just sent that little jerk to "the other side" of life.
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You gave me the how to teach our new cat too how to learn the property thank you!

 

[Sally PB]

What are cucamelons? Have heard of them but don't know what they look or taste like.

I don't have a picture at hand, sorry. They are small, about an inch long, and look like tiny watermelons. They taste like cucumbers with a bit of lemon/lime, and have a crunchy skin. I like them, hubby doesn't like the skin.

We'll see if he likes them as dill pickles.

 

[WthrLady]

I've adopted a cat, she is really wimpy for now, just wants to stay in one room & hide, but I bring her outside a bit each day. Hopefully she'll come out of her shell in time.
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I wanted her to accompany me collecting eggs but she is not quite ready yet. I may have to carry her to the coop. Definitely keeping on a harness & leash when we venture outside. I know it will just take time for her to realize this is Home.

I made a lot of spaghetti so there was plenty left over for the flock to enjoy.
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I looked over my Roosters, trimmed some spurs before they hinder walking, checked for mites. One Roo hurt his foot somehow, so he is set up in the "hospital" getting TLC while healing. Another Roo, my youngest, seemed depressed & lost some weight, so he is set up inside for now as well. Both Roos were clucking & crowing to eachother & eating well. They enjoyed some garden tomato & Dandelion salad.

Weather...we should have gotten a lot of rain. We got some periodically just on Friday, but not nearly enough. The weeds & grass are less crunchy, less brown patches.
View attachment 3954239

The past few days it's been cloudy & very humid, favorite conditions for bugs that bite, so other than tending to my flock & collecting some tomatoes, okra & basil, the garden has not been a place I wanna hang out in, unless I plan to donate my blood to biting flies & skeeters. Speaking of the little a$$#ole$, this miniscule gnat is biting me right now! !@# @$&*
Just sent that little jerk to "the other side" of life.
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It's called a minute pirate bug, and they are clueless assholes. Actually they're just looking for water.
They live on soybeans and when the beans are harvested, they go for ANYTHING they think might have water and take a sample. When you don't ooze forth water, they go off. BUT DANG they HURT.

 

[WthrLady]

Back from two days at the fiber fair. I spent too much money.
But brought home 1st, 2nd, and best in show, well, the boy's fleece did.

 

[Sally PB]

Back from two days at the fiber fair. I spent too much money.
But brought home 1st, 2nd, and best in show, well, the boy's fleece did.

Congratulations! Pictures of stuff you bought...?

 

[SarahLadd]

Today I celebrate the pepper

I have grown so many this year. Today I made hot sauces with peppers carrots and oni from my garden.

 

[SarahLadd]