32 Goldenraintree seedlings….

Harvesting and planting Goldenraintree seedlings worked far better than I thought, and the seedlings have thrived in the greenhouse.  Some are now 6 inches tall, while others just sprouted within the past few days.  As I didn’t anticipate so many of the seeds germinating, I put 2 – 3 seeds in each 1″ by 1″Continue reading “32 Goldenraintree seedlings….”

Lady bird, lady bird, fly away home.

  Lady bird, lady bird, fly away home Your house is on fire and your children are gone, All except one, And her name is Ann, And she hid under the baking pan.   Lady birds (lady bugs to Americans) have long been known as beneficial insects that eat aphids, pine  beetles, and other annoying pests. Continue reading “Lady bird, lady bird, fly away home.”

Driving a tractor

My husband and brother-in-law (BIL) both have the amazing ability to treat me like a princess while concurrently challenging me to expand my horizons.  They also know that while I am likely to insist that I  just want to watch first if my husband shows any intention of getting me to try something like usingContinue reading “Driving a tractor”