Rural Life Rules

09/11/2024

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been five months since I shared Vegetable Garden Design Pt. 1, and during this time, a considerable amount has changed in the garden!

09/09/2024

Canned carrots from the garden. Carrots, onion, celery seed, thyme, oregano and diluted homemade broth. I got 7 quarts out of my pick.

08/23/2024

That's what we call a big harvest of beans in the midwest. And I don't know why LOL. Anywho these will be canned later today. Time to break them and enjoy a glass of fresh from the garden cucumber water. Plenty more still in the garden!

05/24/2024

05/17/2024

This tiny bed started with a sedum, a couple of roses, and a day lily. Now there are two different irises, asian lilys (six now) and another sedum. I guess bird p**p containing seeds isn't a bad thing! Free plants! LOL

05/02/2024

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04/20/2024

Rocking old school. A truck clipped a guide wire and snapped the power line.

04/19/2024

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Are you a collector of things? What things do you collect?

04/14/2024

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Looking for something sweet and popular at The Masters Tournament? Look no further.

04/14/2024

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The Masters Tournament official sandwich!

04/14/2024

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The cocktail of The Masters Tournament.

04/04/2024

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I’m very excited about the garden this year. This is actually the second garden I’m attempting at this house and in this location. I say attempting, as last year’s results were less than stellar! More on that in a bit.

04/03/2024

I apologize. I had to delete and repost all of the latest posts. A linking error on my part!

04/03/2024

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If you have ever been to New Orleans, stopping at Cafe du Monde near Jackson Square is a must. This famous spot is a great way to start the day with a cup of chicory coffee, a few beignets, or more! Beignets are those deliciously fried puff pastries generously

04/03/2024

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Even though it’s still February, living the rural life means taking advantage of any beautiful day that comes along. This big game Sunday afternoon was definitely a Midwest fake spring day. We took advantage of the beautiful weather

04/03/2024

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My sister and I love to garden, both flowers and vegetables. It’s a passion and trait we got from our grandmother. Growing up at Grandma and Grandpa’s the summers were filled with working in the half-acre vegetable garden and

04/03/2024

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Last weekend we took the opportunity to visit one of Indiana’s numerous, beautiful, large lakes and reservoirs. We drove over to Brookville Reservoir near the Ohio state line to spend the day on the lake.