Memorial Day planting

Dad came up Sunday to harrow the Eliot Garden. After nearly a week of rain, the soil finally dried out enough. He made numerous passes, setting all the rows, then we let the soil warm up in the hot sun.

We planted 5 varieties of potatoes, 5 varieties of winter squash, and 2 melons. Now, if we can just keep the deer out, we may have an awesome harvest!

I got another driving lesson--starting, and getting all the way into fifth gear. I even managed to put it in reverse--all without hitting anything. Good thing it's a large field.

Callie spent her time lying in the shade, slurping water, and panting--but have a great time none the less.

Another bird for the life list!

Photo by Terry Sohl

I heard a scarlet tanager giving his signature chip-burr call out by the barn. And there he was, high up in an oak tree. Then he flew right over my head into another tree. What a wonderful treat!

Spring wildflowers are blooming

Bloodroot

Liverwort

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