Category Archives: gardening

WANTED: Deer Hunter

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lynda

Yesterday, I walked around the yard checking out everything since the rain and I saw these tulips coming up. Then today, here is the same plant. We’re not happy campers around here. We’ve seen 12-14 at a time run through … Continue reading →

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It’s Spring for sure!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Lynda

Well, it’s looking like it’s Spring here at Happy Acres. Yesterday, we opened up the porch to let the cats enjoy the warm temps. This not the official opening since I need to wash down the floor, clean the furniture … Continue reading →

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Organizing the Freezer

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Lynda

I’ve been doing some organizing lately since we’ve not had a lot of nice weather yet to get out and work in the yard. Since hubby grows most of what we eat and grows a lot of it, we really … Continue reading →

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Garden Conferencing

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Lynda

Hubby and I took a trip to Warsaw, Indiana Friday to attend a Master Gardener’s conference. Now, Warsaw is six hours by car from our house (including a potty stop and quick picnic in the car) and usually I’m not … Continue reading →

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Sunday Frosty Stroll

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Lynda

We woke up this morning to a blanket of frost. Although I’m not a big fan of winter, this morning reminded me of the beauty of this time of the year. I’m thankful for another day and for this season.

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Pumpkin Pie From The Garden

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Lynda

I’ve been making pumpkin pie for as long as I can remember. I used a pie pumpkin from the store years ago and it was awful. When Hubby decided to grow Long Neck Pumpkins for the pies, I wondered if … Continue reading →

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Hosta Paper Making

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lynda

We’ve been blessed (or cursed!) with lots of hostas here at Happy Acres. I’ve been wanting to try making paper from them all summer but just haven’t had the time. But now I’ve done it. Let’s get started. The first … Continue reading →

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Fall Colors at Happy Acres

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Lynda

It was nice getting out today for a stroll around Happy Acres. I’ve been a bit under the weather for the last week, so it’s good to feel a little more like myself. Anyway, I thought it would be nice … Continue reading →

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Apple Drying Taste Test

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Lynda

Dave and I made a trip over to Reid’s Orchard last week to purchase some of their apples. Dave loves to make and freeze applesauce. I love to dry slices of apples or make fruit leather. Since I hadn’t dried … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Lynda

Hubby and I just returned from a wonderful 10-day vacation to celebrate our third anniversary and to get away for some rest and relaxation. I’ll tell you more about the trip later, but must say that I’ve never read three … Continue reading →

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