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Gardening

Fence Extension

I’ve seen evidence that deer are still getting into the garden area. My suspicion is that they are jumping the fence vs. crawling under or something like that. So I’ve added another ring of polytape that’s at about 8 feet. I haven’t charged it but don’t expect the deer to know!

I also put some of the basil and cilantro plants I grew from seed into the herb garden and did a lot of weeding in the spring garden area along the back walkway. Things are looking pretty good but still waiting for the ground to be dry enough to till so I can add the remaining new gardens.

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Gardening

You Gotta Start Somewhere

When you get multiple nudges in a short period of time to do something I consider it a sign. So I’m starting a new post category called “Gardening.” I hope this prevents me from repeating mistakes and helps others who take over for me in the future.

There has been a good bit of work done already this year although “the wettest April on record” has slowed down new garden cutting and other such improvements. I will try to both keep up to date on new developments and include some flashback posts that fill in the gaps from earlier this year. Much of the data associated with the garden plan and progress are includes on various spreadsheets but this will provide a running narative of comments and analysis of the ongoing effort.

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Menu

Jan 18-20, 2025

Various arrival times on Saturday afternoon / evening

  • Jan 18 – Saturday
    • Dinner – Dinner: Adults – Ham and Bean Soup, Kids – Toasted Ravs
  • Jan 19 – Sunday
    • Breakfast – Waffles with loads of toppings
    • Lunch – Tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwiches
    • Dinner – Tacos, guacamole, cilantro lime rice & tomatillo dip
  • Jan 20 – Monday
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
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Menu

Farm Christmas 2024

  • Dec 28
    • Lunch
      • Ham and Swiss Sliders
    • Dinner
      • Delmonico roast
      • Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gravy
      • Dinner Rolls
      • Glazed Carrots
      • Green Bean Almondine
  • Dec 29
    • Dinner
      • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Dec 30
    • Breakfast
      • Full English Breakfast
    • Dinner
      • Smash Burgers
      • Fries
  • Dec 31
    • Breakfast
      • Biscuits and Gravy
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
      • Pizza Rolls & Bagel Bites
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Journal

The Repairs Are Done

It took 5 months (ugh!) but the house is pretty much back to the way it was before the hail storm in April. The roof and guttering were wrapped up last week except for replacing the chimney cap which turns out to be a make to order item. Except for the hawks, owls and other flying critters, who really sees the top of the chimney anyway? That will be in next week followed by power washing the house and everything will be looking nice for the holidays.

We’re here somewhat less while the St. Louis Renaissance Festival is running. I try to spend one day each weekend attending it and that cuts into available non-work time around here. This is something I’m looking forward to changing next year as every day will be non-work time! Well, except for all the work that needs to be done around here and our house in the city and the new projects I have planned at both places and, and, and. I never understood why some people worry they’ll have nothing to do after their career comes to an end.

This is prime wine making time and I finished bottling 12 gallons last week. I’ll start another 12 gallons tomorrow and that should finish replenishment of the wine racks. The Parres’s are planning a party next weekend at the house next door. Good food, drinks and company. People will be camping out for the most part so hopefully the forecasted rain wraps up before the party starts. The temperatures look to be perfect for sitting around the fire and enjoying the change of seasons with a glass of mulled wine or maybe even some wassail.