Spring of 2011

No more lambs. It is sad-- and not actually irreversible-- but have decided not to breed the ewes again. Will keep the three ewes we have-- but not get a new ram. Still want to go up and see the new crop of spring lambs-- just to see how our ram Tippy did, but think we are out of the lamb business.
The wild hens are laying well, and got rid of most of the geese-- just five left.
Got the fruit trees pruned, and am getting the garden read to plant-- mid May is the time for most things-- cabbages can be planted now .
Will plant beans with everything this year-- they and tomatoes are our favorites. And squash of course! We think that with the yard and garden, there will be plenty to keep us busy.

summer

It has become hot here, in our part of Idaho.
The garden is finally growing well- all but the squash-- sure hope the squash plants and peppers---- have time to grow and make a crop before the Fall freezes start.
Grampa is still working on the motor home-- I am cooking, cleaning, and working to keep the yard and garden in good shape.
The sheep are doing well and the lambs are growing fast. With the hay prices, we are going to have to get rid of most of the sheep--will keep the two oldest ewes-- and one ram lamb. That is all the pasture can keep all summer.
Have turned out the hens-- we are getting so many eggs from the wild hens--don't need them.

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hi-- I am trying to make this work, don't know if it will go through--but here goes anyway!