We are hitting a bit of a transition point in our growing season where the early summer garden is either near or past its peak in many respects, leaving way for the heat-lovers such as okra, black-eyed peas, and sweet potatoes. There is still a surprising amount of life here, despite the triple digit temperatures…
Oh Texas June, you befuddle me with your shiny garden produce set to the backdrop of triple digit days. Summer technically hasn’t even begun yet but the green beans and squash and tomatoes are needing extra water and mulch to survive the heat. Whereas I was once picking strawberries and peas on warm Midwestern June days, I…
If there is one thing that is a constant around here it is that things are constantly changing. And so it was with our chore routine just recently. The boys weren’t feeling well last week, but even before that I knew I wanted to be more involved in the animal chores this summer. Their brief illness gave…
The week started with another double canner load full of summer squash on Sunday. With the rains we received and the warming temperatures, the squash have been producing more than enough for eating and preserving. We’ve been eating a simple stir-fry most days of squash, onions, garlic, green beans, and collards all from the garden….
