Showing posts with label raspberry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label raspberry. Show all posts

Sunday, June 30, 2024

June's Joys


 As the month comes to a close it seems appropriate to share a few of June's joys.   Black Raspberries ripening on the vine makes the list.  Several packages are in the freezer and a couple of pickings even made it into pie!


In spite of the dry weather the first cutting of hay was plentiful.  With the lack of rain, not certain there will be a second.  Praying we will get more moisture in July.



Fortunately we have been blessed with a strong well and was able to keep the veggie patch growing.  This was the first year for straw bale gardening.  Not certain will do this again but will let you know in August.



The daylilies always manage to tolerate dry weather and drought.

This beauty is a favorite and a real beauty.









 Early summer apples have been a pleasure.  Made two batches of sauce and there is more to come.  That is if the deer don't get them before I do :)!!


Last but not least, Kelsey's company on our daily walks certainly is a joy.

Well dear ones, thank you for showing up and visiting.  May July bring everyone  happy moments.  See you next month.

Hugs

Debbie

P.S. For all who are celebrating next week - Happy 4th of July.


"So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad.  Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun."  Eccl:8:15 (NIV)

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Heat Wave


 In spite of the persistent heat wave these tender poppies continue to bloom.   I had always read that they prefer cool weather but they are still bravely popping up and bringing us some lovely color.  



The black raspberries don't seem to mind the hotter days...they in fact appear to be ripening faster than usual.














  When it gets too hot to be outdoors - I spend time in the studio sketching.

Praying we get some rain soon and things will cool down a bit.













Even this little fella seems to have decided it was just too warm to scurry about.  Caught him just resting on the chair in the late morning.

Well to everyone - hope you are having a delightful week.  

Hugs!

Debbie





"In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun...It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat."  Psalm 19: 4b - 6   (NIV)

amen

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