July 2012

Our recent trips to the farm have been both productive and relaxing.  The potatoes were hilled a couple of weeks ago and they look great.  The product Norb used on the potatoes seems to have eliminated most of the bugs.  To make sure they contiue to be kept under control I applied an organic approved spray on Sunday July 22nd.  The garden looks as good as it ever has.  Marilyn spent a lot of time weeding and I roto tilled most of the places I could get to.  The normal up keep of the place continues.  The barn roof needs to be replaced, jeep still does not run right, the chain saw needs repairing, a sprocket on one side of the lawn sweeper is broken, the house could use some paint, and on and on.  Mariann and Lou have been up there a lot and Lou is keeping the lawns mowed.  It's a great time to be up there as the beans, peas, and cukes are grown nicely.  The field corn must be 10 feet high and looking great.  I would guess it will be harvested by September 15th when the 14th annual Barn Again party will take place.