Mother's Day

Every Mother's Day I give a flowering plant to my Mom.   It is a tradition.  We both enjoy growing things.  My dear grandma loved this hobby too.   Her gardens boasted a wide variety.  There was always something blooming.   She had a "green thumb" and managed to pass it down to us.   

    

She would say when she shared a plant or gave one as a gift, "Don't thank me.  It might not grow."   My mom and I continue this practice.   Why?  I have no clue.   It is a silly superstition.  One that is never questioned.   Some things are what they are.  

 

As all gardeners know there are some plants that thrive no matter what the conditions.   Others are fussy.  They may not make it.    I am sure that if one thanked someone for a plant it would not die.    For now though I won't test fate (LOL)!

 

Hope everyone who is a Mom had a wonderful Mother's Day!  

God Bless.

Cider Run

 A cider run is one of our autumn traditions.   We take the motorcyle and ride to a place about thirty minutes from our home.

 

Mapleton Cider Mill has been in operation for several decades. 

      

   Local apples and pears are used to make this sweet beverage.  It is the old fashioned type...unpasteurized.

 

   At this time of the year the Mill is always open.   There is an honor system in place.  You just go to the side of the building and leave your money in a box by the cooler door.

 

 

 

   

 

 

Occasionally there is someone to greet you. 

 

 

 

We generally purchase two gallons...one for us and one for my folks.   

 

 

 

        

 It is a lovely place to go.   There is beautiful scenery along the way.

 

  A railroad track runs through the charming village...

 

 

 

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with farms nearbye.

 

I am so glad to share our cider run.   Hope you enjoyed the ride.  

 

     

God Bless!