Tuesday, May 08, 2012

The Back Yard Garden In Lancaster,Ohio 2012

This is what I call “QUALITY TIME FARMS” LOL

Actually, I started  planting the garden yesterday 5/7/2012.. but before starting I thought I’d take a few photos and work on a blog post. (Anything to get out of doing some actual work LOL)

First a preview of all the veggie plants.. Most were started inside about the 1st of Feb.

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I will be planting 5 different varieties of tomatoes,2 varieties of green peppers,2 varieties of cucumbers,zucchini and, butternut squash. Onions,green beans and, beets are planted early directly in the garden.

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All the seeds this year are from Burpee.

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The green pepper seeds were the slowest to germinate and the slowest  growing of all the  plants. Next year I will start them even earlier.

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Now let’s take a look at the garden. Linda and I just have a small in town lot but just about all of it is used for “growing”

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The soil has been prepared (rototilled,fertilized,and I use Garden Preen to help with weed control.) I need to reinstall the fence on the left.

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The fence will keep small critters out, rabbit,groundhog,raccoon but not deer.Also, I have a live catch which I sometimes use. See previous posts.

DSC_0019I used this small outdoor greenhouse to help start the plants. From Amazon

Click on photo to buy.

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This area outside the fence is the strawberry patch.This spring I replanted this area after totally weeding and re-tilling. As you can see weeds are once again trying to take over. The Preen did not work at all in this area and I don’t know why. I did get half of this area weeded yesterday and planted the extra butternut squash in this area. Last year “critters” didn’t bother the squash planted outside the fence.

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Along the one side of the strawberry patch I have the red raspberries and are they good.

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One of two peach trees and it looks like a good batch of peaches this year.

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One of two pear trees and there will be some pears.

DSC_0032 One of two apple trees.They really haven’t done much. May get rid of them.

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I use the deck as a growing/staging area for the garden. Most of the garden supplies are kept in the shed.

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Strawberry plants in planters. And last but not least.. A few onions.

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JOETODDSAYS210 Thanks for visiting the “Farm.” It does take a good bit of time to grow then process all the fruits & vegetables but Linda and I really enjoy doing it and the food is great.

And Then You Have

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Thursday, May 03, 2012

Ole and Lars

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Sears Catalog order


Ole and Lars were looking at a Sears
catalog and admiring the models.
Ole says to Lars, “Haff yew seen
da beautiful girls in dis catalog?”
Lars replies, “Ya, dey are very
beautiful. And look at da price!”
Ole says, with wide eyes, “Wow,
dey aren't verra expensive. At
dis price, I'm buying vun.”
Lars smiles and pats him on the back. “Good
idea! Order vun and if she's as beautiful as
she is in da catalog, I vill get vun too.”
Three weeks later, Lars asks his friend, “Did yew
ever receive da girl yew ordered from dat Sears catalog?”
Ole replies......”No, but it shouldn't be long now. Her
clothes arrived yesterday!”

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joetoddsays Gotta love the internet and Sears

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

First Farmers Market of the Year in Lancaster,Ohio..A Photo Journey

websiteheadermarketaCLICK on photo to go to their website..

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Map picture

239 West Main Street Saturdays, 8-noon
April 28th-October 27

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Yes, a little chilly but at least the rain held off. Love those tomato plants 4/$1.00

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Robin Beyer (red jacket) is licensed by the state and federal govt. to sell “canned products.” She is listed as the Principal of A Few Of My Favorite Things.

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The money I saved by not golfing on a Saturday morning I spent at the Farmers Market. LOL

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My sister and brother-in-law are coming over for dinner tomorrow. I think I’ll tell them I made the cherry pie.

JOETODDSAYS210 Thanks for stopping by and while your at it check out your own local “Farmers Market” and BUY LOCAL

First Farmers Market of the Year in Lancaster,Ohio..A Photo Journey..A My Quality Time Post

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Clear Creek State Nature Preserve In The Hocking Hills

A twenty minute drive from my house in Lancaster,Ohio and I’m in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. Today a visit to Clear Creek.The preserve is owned and managed by the Columbus/Franklin County Metro Parks……Friday’s Fences………

CLEAR CREEK
185 Clear Creek Road
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(northern Hocking & southern Fairfield counties)

As you turn off route 33 onto Clear Creek Road you will find this grand old barn

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For today a short hike from the Valley View Picnic Area—Ott Road to Barneby Road and back, all in search of fences for Friday’s Fences.. I hope gates count. LOL

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So many Choices

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How about:

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I know your asking where is the fence????

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This next photo some might call a wall. I think it is a fence that holds back the soil.LOL

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Heading back to the car

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JOETODDSAYS210Clear Creek is my favorite place to hike. If you search this blog you will find several posts covering this area.. Have a great week leave a comment and thanks for stopping by.

A twenty minute drive from my house in Lancaster,Ohio and I’m in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. Today a visit to Clear Creek.The preserve is owned and managed by the Columbus/Franklin County Metro Parks.Friday’s Fences