Well, today is another rainy day. It’s about time to build an ark! We’ve been lucky with no tornadoes in our neighborhood but just across the river they were hit. Looks like the main storms are past but more rain until Thursday. Just walking out to the asparagus patch was difficult. I had to be…
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Happy Acres Colors
Everything is really popping here. I took several pictures in the past week and before I’ve had time to post, everything has changed. Last year I posted an iris count. Not sure I’ll do that this year, but will show you what’s blooming. But before I do that, yesterday was Demo Days at the Master…
Read MoreCherry Syrup and Soda
Last summer I made a batch of Blackberry syrup. My recipe is HERE. Hubby really loves it so I decided this year I’d make it earlier so he could enjoy it before summer even begins. So when I made it three weeks ago, I also made some cherry syrup from the 2006 cherries in the…
Read MoreWANTED: Deer Hunter
Yesterday, I walked around the yard checking out everything since the rain and I saw these tulips coming up. Then today, here is the same plant. We’re not happy campers around here. We’ve seen 12-14 at a time run through our yard this year compared to 3 or 4 in the past. Dave will be…
Read MoreIt’s Spring for sure!
Well, it’s looking like it’s Spring here at Happy Acres. Yesterday, we opened up the porch to let the cats enjoy the warm temps. This not the official opening since I need to wash down the floor, clean the furniture and bring out the cushions but it was like a “soft” opening. The first to…
Read MoreGarden Conferencing
Hubby and I took a trip to Warsaw, Indiana Friday to attend a Master Gardener’s conference. Now, Warsaw is six hours by car from our house (including a potty stop and quick picnic in the car) and usually I’m not big into driving somewhere for that many hours to just stay overnight, attend the conference…
Read MoreSewing and Recycling
I’ve been doing a little sewing here at Happy Acres the past couple of weeks. I recycled some of my old material from my quilting days for these projects. We’ve been in dire need of some new potholders since the ones we bought on our Honeymoon in Hawaii are pretty sad looking. I had this…
Read MoreSunday Frosty Stroll
We woke up this morning to a blanket of frost. Although I’m not a big fan of winter, this morning reminded me of the beauty of this time of the year. I’m thankful for another day and for this season.
Read MorePumpkin Pie From The Garden
I’ve been making pumpkin pie for as long as I can remember. I used a pie pumpkin from the store years ago and it was awful. When Hubby decided to grow Long Neck Pumpkins for the pies, I wondered if I’d have the same experience. But I was pleasantly surprised! So to get started, Hubby…
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