Week 3&4 - From Snow to Sun

It is an absolutely gorgeous day for winter. Sun and clear blue skies is the reminder or things to come. I'm still frantically working on organizing my genealogy. Next week I fly to Virginia again to see grandkids (so they won't forget me!) I am sure when I return it will be back to the weeds and seeds. I am excited about spring. I hope you are too.

Week 1&2: Crispy Crunchy White

Crispy, crunchy white. That was last week. This week the sun has melted the snow and warmed the earth. It is much like a typical spring day. It is a warning that I need to get out paper and pencil and seeds and make a plan. However, I am still organizing genealogy.

Week 4 & 5: Canvas of White

The canvas the past two weeks has been white...not because I haven't "painted" anything, but because it has been snowing off and on for two weeks. This has caused me to go into hibernation and seek for solace within my bookshelves some of which are filled with genealogy in need of organization. I have decided that is where I am going to be for the next month...deep in pruning my family trees since its too cold to prune apple trees. Pruning will always lead to healthier trees and a better crop. Does the same rule apply to family trees?

Week 2/3: Farm Photography

Last week I read an article about taking photos of your garden. This idea intrigues me and I think it is my first stroke on my canvas for the year (see last week). Taking photos of things growing or grown and of interest around the garden adds to the creative process of planting, growing, and harvesting. Look for some of the photos I take during the year on this blog.

Week 1: A New Beginning

A new year always spurs one on to new resolutions and organizing and planning. The year stretches before us like a blank canvas waiting for us to paint our dreams and desires onto its waiting whiteness. This is the time that we do the creative planning of what will be on that canvas as the year unfolds.....so dream on everyone.

Week 2: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! See you in January with more farm news.

Week 1: Raspberry Jam

Made 100 jars of raspberry jam a week ago and it is already gone...sold. I will continue to have jam available until all of last year's berries are gone.