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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - May 10 2018 :  09:37:25 AM  Show Profile

A surprise orange iris just bloomed.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

Today me will live in the moment unless it's unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl

2474 Posts

Bonnie
Minneapolis Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts

Posted - May 11 2018 :  9:23:26 PM  Show Profile
Vanessa, I know your sister. I live in Minnesota too. Your house and property are wonderful. Enjoy!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - May 13 2018 :  06:35:50 AM  Show Profile
Isn't Marie a hoot? We plan to be in the same nursing home (or cruise ship) and act dotty. Wish I lived closer so that we can do sewing and crafts together.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

Today me will live in the moment unless it's unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl

1334 Posts

Barbara
Flat Top WV
USA
1334 Posts

Posted - May 13 2018 :  06:46:22 AM  Show Profile
I have never seen an orange iris. It is truly beautiful. I can't have irises---the deers eat them.

Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain.===Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - May 15 2018 :  05:48:44 AM  Show Profile
These are by the house and we have a fence and dogs, so they are safe.

This frilly peach iris just bloomed too.

I'm tempted to brave ticks and dig up a few of these purple ones across the road.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - May 15 2018 :  06:01:58 AM  Show Profile
what I have in the back, so pretty. I'd love to have these in all colors!


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Edited by - naturemaiden on May 15 2018 06:02:47 AM
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - May 29 2018 :  05:44:22 AM  Show Profile
The fireflies are swarming down in the holler all the way up to our front yard. They look like twinkly Christmas lights.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 10 2018 :  10:24:02 AM  Show Profile

A week ago I planted my garden. Now I have beans, peas, squash, radishes, and corn. The tomatoes look a bit scraggly.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 11 2018 :  03:07:58 AM  Show Profile

An early morning hummingbird visit to one of the feeders.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 11 2018 :  03:10:30 AM  Show Profile

Our home, ready for summer visitors and relaxing. I like to wave at everyone who drives by, and the dogs like to chase them.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 20 2018 :  7:47:53 PM  Show Profile

Hurray! I have a rocker of my own! From left to right is my mother-in-law's rocker, my husband's, and mine.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl

1036 Posts

Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts

Posted - Jun 20 2018 :  9:36:16 PM  Show Profile
Love the eclectic look of your porch Vanessa. Each rocker kinda has a personality of its own.

Let me know if I nailed it. Your Hubby's chair is simple no nonsense and strong looking. What you see is what it is.

Your MIL's rocker is modern with its unique style and practical.

Your rocker is a little old fashion but elegant. How close did I get to describing each owner?

I have one just like yours but I don't consider myself elegant. I bought it from the 2nd hand store because it was there and I liked it.

TW

The fun begins where the sidewalk ends. Shel Silverstein
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 22 2018 :  12:16:08 PM  Show Profile
The one on the left is my MIL's. My sister-in-law bought it for her. The middle one is my husband's, and the bent wood one on the right is mine. I'm not a matchy-matchy person! Plus I've put up a few more hummingbird feeders.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

Today me will live in the moment unless it's unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.
Cookie Monster

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 26 2018 :  04:55:04 AM  Show Profile
My parents visited for a few days & gave their parental seal of approval. They especially loved the firefly and the deer crossing the road. A bird feeder was torn in half by a raccoon, so I'm just strewing sunflower seeds on the concrete block for a while.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2018 :  09:31:46 AM  Show Profile
Oh my, but it is hot & humid. We get a nice breeze so sitting outside is nice, but cutting grass will be a sweaty job.

A mystery squash or watermelon vine popped up a month or so ago, and has assertively spread across the front of the porch.

We are ready for the Fourth of July! I found these burnings at Big Lots. We tried to hang them above the porch, but the wind pulled them loose.
I feel for the hummingbirds - bees, wasps and ants are crowding around the feeders. Sometimes they can't get a drink!

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl

1334 Posts

Barbara
Flat Top WV
USA
1334 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2018 :  11:16:42 AM  Show Profile
Beautiful! I love it. If I had ever been on here I would have started on us building the road in hers. A mile and two tenths of a rutted out old logging road. Our contractor had to walk over a log across the creek to get in here. I am too old now to ever try that again. My 40 year old self sure had balls! LOL!

Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain.===Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jul 05 2018 :  05:03:38 AM  Show Profile
What a monster vine! It was spreading across the front porch, so I gave it a trellis to climb.


Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Cookie Monster
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6666 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6666 Posts

Posted - Jul 06 2018 :  4:10:09 PM  Show Profile
Vanessa, everything looks so beautiful and lush at your home this Summer!! Your buntings look very festive too!! Have a wonderful Summer and enjoy your lovely farm!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jul 16 2018 :  09:17:44 AM  Show Profile

Canna you see how glad I am in Kentucky?

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jul 17 2018 :  12:54:17 PM  Show Profile

Behold, the first fruits of my garden!

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl

2474 Posts

Bonnie
Minneapolis Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts

Posted - Jul 18 2018 :  01:38:25 AM  Show Profile
You get garden produce early. We were not able o plant until June 2.
You house looks so welcoming. I'd love to sit for a spell.

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jul 20 2018 :  6:35:42 PM  Show Profile

I have named this vine Sasquash. Goodness knows how big it will get.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Jul 22 2018 :  03:52:07 AM  Show Profile
I didnt take any pics, but I've been eating zuchinni from the garden, so delicious! I have so many plants growing. will post pics soon

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Lil' Chefs Cookbook- Delicious Recipes for Toy Ovens - http://www.vintage-toy-ovens.com/

Vintage Sewing Machines, Original Parts & Related Book Titles - http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/

My Books: https://www.amazon.com/Connie-McCaffery/e/B01IRQND8O#

Handcrafted Artisan Soap https://www.etsy.com/shop/naturemaiden
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Jul 22 2018 :  04:09:23 AM  Show Profile
Sasquash just has blooms right now. When I begin to get squash I'll need to research how to freeze or can the veggies.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

2286 Posts

Vanessa
Brooksville KY
USA
2286 Posts

Posted - Aug 11 2018 :  5:14:51 PM  Show Profile
We discovered that this is a watermelon vine. It has taken over the front porch!
The 4 o'clocks are growing well too!
The humming bird feeders gave been moved near the cannas.

Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!

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