Or, Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing.
But first–Your Bar None Farm Report. As much as I’ve decried the vast riches of West Omaha I’ve had an about face. What could possibly prompt my new affinity for the well heeled? Their willingness to pay $4 a piece for my ugly shouldered heirloom tomatoes. Jalapenos at 2 for a buck. Eggplants a dollar apiece. Potatoes. Beets. Carrots. Cucumbers. I’ve got riches coming out of the ground and out the wazoo.
All the more amazing that the results are mine and Linda’s alone. This is what blossoms when there is mutual vision and encouragement and respect and support. And Love. For each other and for the ground we work and for the Good Mother’s Blessed Bounty.
As Bar None Produce begins its ascent to the highest echelons of naturally grown, pesticide free, locally grown comestibles and farm fresh eggs (chicken and duck), I invite you to let me know if you’d like to take part in our csa- community supported agriculture endeavor. A weekly portion of the best, freshest, slept in the ground this morning, garden vegetables. [email protected] for pricing and delivery schedules.
Yard count: Six ducks, 5 chickens, 1 turkey. A friend out fishing found a feathered surprise, a day old wild turkey. Brought it to us, we hand and eye dropper fed for the first few days, little Tom is now healthy and being integrated into the flock. Should be fat just in time for Christmas.
Got to catch up with Feral Savvy J yesterday. Jedediah’s little sister is running wild and free at the 2 Lazy 2 Ranch. She greeted me with the scarlet muzzle of a fresh kill, only Buddha knows what. Still sat upon my command so I did good work when I had her. Guarding the coop, protecting the horses, and generally Mistress of the acreage. As pretty a coon hound as you’ll ever see.
Kearney field report from NRGE Mate Jeremy Morris: “Injured my left leg at psycho psummer 50k on july 12th and DNF only made it 20 miles. Strained my IT band and achillies tendon. Still tender today but still getting in miles. Plan on running the State fair marathon on Aug. 23rd, Twisted Crawdad 50 mile trail run in Chadron, NE on Sept. 13th, Market to market 50k on Oct. 11th, Goatz 50k on Oct. 26th, and Vets Run 50k at Indian Cave sp on Nov. 8th. ” So if you want some of that you know where to get it.
Jackson and Samuel visited the Bar None yesterday. I was so proud of him and the sweet AAU National Champs medal around his neck will always be a favorite memory for both of us.
Getting their Farm Strong on too. The boys worked up nearly an entire row that will host our winter green$.
Young Tom will grow to a fine table centerpiece.
The 2 Lazy has the best chicken coop in Saunders County. Constructed of Ponderosa Pine harvested from Montana, I couldn’t make this stuff up. Perfectly suited for human habitation. I’m re-purposing the remnants into my new greenhouse.
Savannah Jane rules the roost.
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