HELLO little beautiful Corn plants! That’s a really pretty picture. I have some leftover seeds that I will start in 2 or 3 weeks after Hubby plants his.
The Evergreen, I will probably plant in mid June for Sept-Oct. harvest. We have to stagger the dates, since we don’t have the space to truly isolate and prevent crossing. It also gives the processor (me) a break, so that I am not overwhelmed with harvest and preservation of more than I can handled at once.
Thanks for the pictures. I love to see these beauties.
Hubby got his corn planted, and I used the sturdy fork to loosen his soil about a foot deep in the next 4x 4 patch of whatever he wants to plant. Since he's not allowed to dig etc. I volunteered to help by doing one of his beds as we go along.
I got a good start on the day by grinding some wheat using my burr coffee grinder. Once on course, and once on fine. For this recipe, I am trying half whole wheat and half all purpose flour.
Got the starter going for an overnight - 24 hours development. This a “soaked yeast bread” similar to sourdough, but shouldn't be as tart. Hubby doesn't like tart.
Then I headed out to get the garden stuff done for Hubby, watered my potatoes, garlic, carrots, and lettuce. Then took some pictures. If they turn out I'll wheedle my daughter into helping me post them.
I also collected grass clippings and mulched the few beds I had planted. Our daughter hired someone to mow for hubby, so that rescued me from that chore, which I wasn't sure I was in good enough shape to do. The guy was nice enough to some how or other have most of the stuff right next to my beds.
Then, I mowed/harvested some winter rye which was long overdue, but left the roots to get out later. Corn sprouts will go in that spot. Rye is supposed to help cut down on something that is harmful to corn, but I can't remember just what at this moment.
Then I harvested all the spinach in one of the beds, brought it in and rinsed it once, and put some more water in to rinse it. I may do one more rinse, then dry and freeze - keep a little out to add to salad this week.
Then I started a batch of yogurt. For supper, I had some beefy bone broth that I started out yesterday as hot beverage to drink with my CLT (chicken, lettuce, tomato).
So now I am waiting for the aspirin to kick in on my headache, and then I'll finish the spinach and put away the broth, and get some oatmeal soaking for breakfast. There are a few dishes in the sink, but those are just gonna have to wait till tomorrow.
Today was a perfect weather day, so it got me all revved up to accomplish something. If the weather holds, I just may catch up on the chores. LOL
Grand daughter has suggested we have a campfire at the family council circle of rocks for mother's day. Sounds good to me. Everyone cooks their own, paper plates and plastic ware - no dishes, and smores for dessert. Her 3 kids haven't yet had the experience. Ages 1,2,and 4 - should be a hoot!LOL
Hope every one else had some good weather this weekend.