Summer Farm Days

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Farm days in the summer can be quite long, hot ,and exhausting. I am thankful that we don't live on a large farm and that we don't have a huge garden, but the animals are enough work. This year seems to already be off to a hot start and I am sure that it will only get hotter and more humid as we roll into July and August. 

Here's the newest farm project. 10 baby chicks. A variety of kinds, but they were on sale at Rural King so hubby decided that we certainly needed them. For now, they are separated from the other older chickens and I am sure they will be for a month or so. The camera was a scary sight for them. 
 Our garden plot! Very small but several rows of planted seeds. We shall see what they do. 

After a day of working in the garden, taking care of animals, helping the grandkids and hubby with whatever the days agenda is. it's nice to be able to relax and enjoy a nice cold glass of blueberry water outside on the porch. 
My favorite way to fuse water is to add blueberry and a little orange or lemon to it. Delicious and refreshing when it is hot and humid outside. 






 

Comments

  1. photowannabeJune 17, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    It's going to be a hot one here too. Weatherman says 107F at our house...not my favorite for sure... So
    I'm not doing much of anything but wilting.
    Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful things in your garden.
    Sue

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  2. Ginny HartzlerJune 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM

    Your blueberry water looks so pretty! The chicks seem very skittish, but I guess they will get used to their new home.

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  3. AnnJune 17, 2021 at 3:02 PM

    Blueberry water sounds pretty good.

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