Tuesday This and That

 

Yesterday I enjoyed a late afternoon visit with my neighbors, Mark and Janice Johnson. 

As mentioned in other posts, Janice has produced an impressive array of gorgeous flowers this year. 

While strolling around amidst the flowers, we visited and I snapped a few photos. 

We both agreed that the beautiful flowers of summer have been more therapeutic than ever this year. 

So, do check below for more samples of my friend's pretty posies, along with some of some favorite scenes taken around the Lovestead and the neighborhood this week.

It's a magnificent time of year. 

Happy Tuesday.  Enjoy the photos.  

A month ago, it looked as if my cantaloupe plant would consist of a combination of spreading vines and dozens of yellow blossoms.

The plant resides on the west side of the barn in last year's manure pile.

I think the more moderate weather of late sent a message to the plant that it was now okay to mature normally. 

So, it did. 

With each day's examination, I would discover yet another fruit hiding beneath the leaves.

Eventually, some even became visible without a need to search. 

Bill and I talked about the success and agreed that, with possible freezes this week, I should bring one inside. 

So, I did yesterday, after reading that melons do ripen off from the vine.  

With the others, I'll cover the plant every night and hope the other dozen or so fruits make it to maturity too.

It's been a fun garden experiment. 

"Fish and Game sent us a picture of the Grizz caught on our farm this morning. They sedated him, gave him a health check, weighed in at 329 pounds, 4-5 year old healthy male....strolling around our farm. 

 Beautiful creature and hope he adapts well to his new home in a Grizzly Management area. 

 NOT just another day on the farm!"

posted by Diane Greene, Green Tree Naturals

Rapid Lightning Creek Road, just past

the Pack River General Store