Tag Archives: blueberries

Harvesting Heaven

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Lynda

The harvest here this year has been unbelievable. Now, the cherries and blueberries didn’t do real well, but the other fruits and veggies are coming on strong. Because of that, we’ve decided to break down and get another freezer. This … 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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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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It’s Drying Time Again

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Lynda

Well, it’s that time of the year. The tomatoes are really starting to ripen so I’ve got the dehydrator going. For information on our dehydrator see this post. As I mentioned there, I sure wish I would have bought the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Stroll

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Lynda

I thought I’d take a stroll through the slope garden this morning. It was alive with buzzing – lots of bees and butterflies. The following picture brought this question to mind – why can’t we all get along? They do. … Continue reading →

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Our First CSA Allotment

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Lynda

What an exciting day! This morning we picked up our first monthly CSA allotment from Stonewall Farm. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is where customers buy a share in the year’s crop in exchange for paying at the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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No friend Of Mine

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Lynda

Well, he’s back! And he’s no friend of mine. I’m talking about this little plant that causes me so much pain! Last year he got me three times, the first being in March when I couldn’t see him. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Irises and The Rain

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Lynda

It’s amazing what a little rain will do in the garden. It finally rained some yesterday and last night amounting to around an inch. The next batch of rain may come with severe storms. I’m hurrying to get this posted … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day Here

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Lynda

I continue to get excited about everything blooming here. I stopped by the cherry trees to see how they were doing. I continued on to the blueberries. Looking good! The lilac bush has bloomed the best since we’ve been here … Continue reading →

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