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| sweetthunder214 |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:02:45 PM
Hi all! Thank you for letting me join your group and Thanks to Carol for your help getting on. My family and I have just this year bought 25 acres in the country and loveing it so much. I have been stuck in the city for too long and ready to get back to nature and doing things the way my grandmother used to. I know to them it would be a step back with the way things are now a days you can just run to the corner store for a loaf of bread but I want to try things on my own and really look forward to sharing and learning from all of you. I had my first large garden this year that I started all from seed and was very successful with it and starting to work on a similar one for fall. I have one son still at home and still young enough to be interested in learning right along with me. Thanks again everyone and I look forward to getting to know you all.  |
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| sweetthunder214 |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 04:58:42 AM
Smithville is a small town between La Grange and Bastrop. If you dont know Texas well you could say I was between Austin and Houston. If the grasshoppers are gone early enough I would like to have several varieties of squash and melons. I am not sure I would try tomoatoes and potatoes again thought because I had so many from spring.. I planted way too many plants. It wouldnt be a big deal if I had a way to store them but I am just now learning canning and I would be canning way into the winter..haha. I still have peppers making so I probably wont plant anymore of those. It seems the only leaves the grasshoppers DONT like. I am really not sure other than that. Since I have only recently moved here I am not sure what does well so I will just have to experiment. There is a spanish lady that lives near town that sells plants and flowers on the side of the road and I have been trying to watch and take note of what she has. There is also a farmers market in town on Thursdays that I like to go to and see what they have. Alot of them have greenhouses though. I would like to try to put some fruit trees in this fall. I have some wild plum seed I am going to try but not sure what others yet. Still alot of work to do to the place but will just have to do it a little at a time. |
| Bonne |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 1:15:07 PM
Glad to see you here Theresa!!
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 10:24:16 AM
Where is Smithville? And what sort of things are you planning for your fall garden? My area (north central TX - near Waco) is great for growing melons, squash and pumpkins. I missed out on a summer garden but I'm hoping to plant a variety of winter squash and pumpkins this fall (as well as okra, cabbages, spinach and maybe try some winter beans. Plus the usual potatoes, turnips, beets and other root veggies.)
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| Annie S |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 10:17:57 AM
Welcome aboard. This is such the right place for you. Seems like everyone here is getting back to the "old" ways of doing things and going more natural as well. It's a very eco-friendly place to be. I know about getting out of the city myself - was in Minneapolis and have retired to the Black Hills way out on top of a mountain ridge and wouldn't be anywhere else. I'll take the peace and quiet over the rat race and traffic any day!!! You'll love it here.
Peace and love.
Annie |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 08:43:18 AM
Welcome, you will love it here. I warn you though - it is addictive! |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 07:24:35 AM
Welcome from Louisiana!
Glad your here! I am still reading posts and I've been on here for a couple of weeks.
Enjoy!!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| sweetthunder214 |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 07:04:38 AM
Wow.. I'm am floored by all the wonderful welcomes.. Thank you so much .. again.. I have been trying to do some reading up before I posted somewhere else but there is just so much. I think it is so awsome to be able to talk to so many from around the world. I am just dumbfounded :) |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 05:18:49 AM
Hi, Theresa. Welcome from Kentucky! My dh and I have 23 acres and I feel the same as you about living a simpler life.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 05:12:06 AM
Hi, Theresa! Welcome from one of the Louisiana farm girls! Let us know if we can help in any way with your farming 'education'! |
| Linda K. Miller |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 11:52:12 PM
Hello and Welcome Theresa
Very happy to meet you. So many wonderful farm girls and so much to learn...you will really enjoy your time here with everyone.
Justmama from Amish Kentucky |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 10:23:22 PM
Welcome Theresa! It is so much fun learning and sharing with the ladies here!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 10:05:12 PM
Welcome, Theresa. Glad you joined the forum. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 9:47:10 PM
Welcome!
So glad to have you!
I look forward to hearing more about your place and your gardens! I do so hope you enjoy it here!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 9:45:02 PM
Welcome to the group Theresa!! You are going to fit right in here! Neat that your son is interested in country life too...I love it that most all my kids love it too...makes it all more fun for sure!! Jump right in here..don't be shy..it will be fun to get to know you here!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 9:21:46 PM
Welcome Theresa, your garden seems wonderfull. What are you planning to have for fall ? It is my favorite time of the year.
Corinne |
| Shirlaroo |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 8:52:42 PM
Hello Theresa, So glad you found us. Sounds like you are a green thumb. Can't wait for you to share your gardening wisdom with us.
Friends are the best collectables. |
| Cheryl |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 8:18:31 PM
Hi Theresa, Very nice to meet you!
Cheryl :) |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 7:37:51 PM
Welcome Theresa,
You are gonna have to tell us what you grew in that lovely garden.
Glad you are here. Look around and enjoy.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 7:08:30 PM
Welcome to this wonderful bunch of ladies. I just know you will love it here!
God bless,
Pauline
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| mom2knk |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 7:05:53 PM
Hi and welcome Theresa!! |
| AmyEllen |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:46:37 PM
Welcome
This site is full of lovely ladies who have all sorts of great information to share. I have only been a member for a little over a month I think and I love it.
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/ |
| frannie |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:10:41 PM
welcome theresa,
we have quite a few texas farmgirls here and i think you will love it here!
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
