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Member Bios:  Hi, I'm Linda (Prayin Granny)  |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 09:29:53 AM
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I'm Linda. I relocated from California last summer to Wichita. LONG story for later. I went from a rural house to a city apartment. It has been a HUGE adjustment that I am still undergoing! Fight 'the blues' at times. But, working thru it and that has been with the help and friendship of you great farmgirls! I have grown kids and some of them have kids. Love being Grandma! Faith and family are very important to me. I love ALL things country, farms, ranches, cowboys, you get the idea! Looking forward to our chapter experiences!
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 12:30:18 PM
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Hi, I'm Brenda, (Classygram). Grew up in Kansas right in the middle of the big city. Thought I'd never leave it. Made the move 36 years ago to a small town, Pleasant Hill, In Missouri. At first I thought oh man, what have I got myself into. But I got right in there and went out and met the town people and joined a church and have been involved ever since. I'm in my second marrage, and I have two grown children. And 5 wonderful grandkids that can keep me very busy. Linda and I was talking the other day about how country she is, really loves the country life. We laughed, because I love some of it, but also love that city. And probable always will. But I seem to fit in and get along pretty well with all the farmers here. This is going to be so much fun and can't wait to get going.
Scatter Brain, Brenda |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 4:11:21 PM
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Hi! I'm Kathy (KanMogirl). I grew up on a farm near Collins, Missouri than moved to Kansas when I was 24 years old. My parents were tenant farmers until I was about 17. At that time, they bought a smaller farm. We raised cattle and hogs, and grew crops. In Kansas, I first lived in Eldorado. I moved to Wichita when I met my husband. We lived in Wichita until we moved to Rock in 1986. We live on about 40 acres. We don't farm. I mostly grow flowers and tomatoes. I'm going to try more vegetables this year. We have three grown daughters which none of them married, yet. We didn't want to raise our children in Wichita so we looked for something in the country when our oldest was one. My husband grew up in town but really likes the country. I can't wait to learn and meet more of you.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 10:55:08 AM
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I am going to start some container gardening with vegetables and herbs on the balcony. Hope they do well!
Country at Heart |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 11:41:25 AM
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Linda, what side of the house does you balcony sit? I planted some veggie' and herbs last year. Had them out on the North side of the house. Never got an ounce of shade. They dried up real fast. My neighbor planted his on the east side and they did so much better because they did have the relief of the afternoon shade. But don't go by what I say, I'm not the true blue farmer!hahaha Good luck and let us know how they do. Katherine let me know what you are planting! My mom loves Kale. So I think I'm going to fix her a small pot of kale that she can take care of. I don't care for it and I figure a small amount would be enough for her until she tires of it.
Scatter Brain, Brenda |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 5:44:02 PM
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I am going to plant some tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes for sure. I forgot what else. I am waiting for my orders to come.
I ordered some of them from a junior class fundraiser and they are supposed to be in this week. I think I ordered a stevia plant from a catalog Oh, you are welcome to call me Kathy instead of Katherine.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 01:17:13 AM
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Kathy, my city girl is showing up now! What is a stevia plant?
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:09:17 PM
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Stevia is a natural substitute sweetener. I think it is originally from South America. Probably a lot of farmgirls don't know what it is either.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Amy
Lompoc
CA
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 06:23:19 AM
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Can you purchase the stevia plant at the local nursery? Or does it have to be ordered through a special place? What can you do with the stevia plant? Is it like mint and you just pinch off a leaf to use to sweeten? Does it flower? I'm going to have to do a search on this! Thanks girls, something new to learn about.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 08:57:45 AM
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That is great with the stevia. How do you directly from the plant use it? I have only got it from the health food stor in bottles, pretty expensive!
Country at Heart |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 09:18:19 AM
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Brenda, the balcony gets shade and sun as there is a HUGE tree (love it) in the couryard area below. So, I can pretty much control the amount of sun? Not sure how well it will go, but anxious to try. Its my lil part of country in the city. Sat there with my morning coffee today. Sooo glad winter left! A blessed day everyone! Linda
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 2:19:53 PM
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Honestly I need to learn more about the stevia plant but I think you use the leaves.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 11:46:36 AM
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Well, I have bought some seeds, now I need some pots and organic mix!!
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Member Bios: Hi, I'm Linda (Prayin Granny) |
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Hi, I'm Linda (Prayin Granny)
