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Pumpkin Planting

A week ago, we were going to plant pumpkins. So ‘we’, using that term rather loosely, got the field ready, and the irrigation in place, and now, several days after we originally intended too… …we planted pumpkins! Our helpful crew, … Continue reading

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Prep Time: 2-3 months

Every recipe has a prep time on it, and if you want whatever it is you are making to turn out right you have to pay attention and allow enough time to do the job right. While the Michener family … Continue reading

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Farm Photography

One of my favorite things about the farm are the almost constant photo opportunities. Each season provides it’s own beauty to be captured. But my favorite photography season is spring. Particularly when the orchards are in full bloom. Beautiful doesn’t … Continue reading

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Just being creative

I am extremely blessed that my job often demands a certain level of creativity. For this reason I have been spending a large amount of time lately with my digital cutter. The result has been this. Each of the shapes … Continue reading

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Warning

The following pictures are of highly trained professional stuntmen. Trying this at home can result in severe injury or death. I have posted before about our family tradition of sledding. Or to be more precise, what we call ‘redneck’ sledding. … Continue reading

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Aftermath

In the aftermath of 7 weeks of fall fun on the farm, there are a lot of things laying around. The entry hall is full of coffee pots, roaster pans, and donut maker parts. The park has boxes and tables … Continue reading

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Fall Fun on the Farm

We have just completed our fourth Saturday of Apple and Pumpkin Festival… only two Saturdays left! And while I sometimes believe that I use the word ‘fun’ too often, it is the best descriptive word for what is happening out … Continue reading

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Getting Ready

I have, at long last, admitted that summer is over. Contrary to the opinion of the 90+ degree weather around here the last week. However, by admitting that summer is over, I am admitting…. FALL IS HERE! Which means that … Continue reading

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It’s Summertime!

It’s summertime! Which means it has been awhile since I blogged. A long while. Let’s not get any more specific than that. I feel guilty enough already! While I would still like to- and probably will- let you in on … Continue reading

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Fantabulously excited!

2 Days. 2 Days! 2 Days!!! Yes, I am excited can you tell? I am excited because…. In 2 days it is the Friday evening ‘First Pick’ of Antiques on the Farm. And in 2 days our park will be … Continue reading

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