Mid-September

 As we hit mid-September we know its going to be October before we know it. Its still been in the upper 80's nearing 90 but the weather indicates we should be on the cool down for Fall in the next few weeks. All the seeds are in the ground although it would have been better to get a sooner start than September but none the less the warm days and cooler nights have been just right for everything to sprout. Animals are doing well and always a joy as is the outdoor work and gardening. Pens are being finished and prepped for winter, new chickens are settling in. Life is busy around the house but the busy of our home brings huge blessings. Daily life is never a bore around here!

Life lately....

Sweet MaryAnn kitty....

Baby girl kitten #1 got fixed last week and is recouping inside and getting lots of love. Pretty sure we have a loving home all set for her too!

Scarlett pig has decided its more comfy to sleep UNDER the bed vs on it.

Sweet boys in the early morning together.

The front garden is still producing. New flowers are still blooming daily.

At the side yard we have finally gotten our fall seeds all planted. Rows and some beds.

Brussels and Mums.

Chard came up first.

Cauliflower next.

Winter bush beans finally. (and still awaiting other veggies we've planted)

Sunflowers all taking their turns drying out then we harvest the seeds. Some for us, some for the pigeons as a treat.

Weekly Sunday hikes just me and my girl. Different trails and lakes to explore.

Looking up receipts to use up the zucchini harvest. We've preserved a lot, gifted a lot to friends and have eaten a lot! This recipe was SO good. (we made it vegetarian and opted out of the bacon, went for vegan butter, vegetable broth and coconut cream to thicken - there are always substitutes you can make to make a meal meat-free)

Doesn't look so great....but tasted SO good!

 

 

Awaiting fall and cooler days. Leaves are already changing and the overnights and mornings are crisp.