pecans
Pickin’ And A-grinnin’
Our yard is once again carpeted in pecans thanks to the blustery winds of non-hurricane Ida. Dogs, goats and chickens are eating them faster than I can pick. But luckily, there seems to be plenty to go around.
I have a new-fangled contraption to help pick this year and it is Awe. Some. … Continue reading
Pecans (not goats), pecans (not dogs) and more pecans
I really need to write something not involving animals, so I pick pecans! And I am. Despite the lackluster crop this year (especially compared to last year), I’m pleased to say we still have plenty. And we have many more of the big round Frotcher’s this year than the standard seedlings. I’ve picked maybe two … Continue reading
It’s not just the economy seeing a downturn
Our gardens and our pecan trees seem to be following in the footsteps of our economy. Not much there.
Summer gardens did really well. Just about everything grew well and bore fruit. My pepper and eggplants are still going strong. Yet we had meager returns on seeds planted this fall. Out of 15+ seeds planted for … Continue reading
Uh-huh
Spring is rapidly approaching, as usual, faster than we expected. You’d think we’d be prepared by now, but no. This summer will mark 2 years since we moved here. Two years! And we’re still struggling to get it together. I’m learning to go with the flow though. That’s good, … Continue reading
The Birds
In the winter when everything is gray and brown and dreary, the birds come. Bright red cardinals, yellow wrens, blue jays and orange orioles. They cover the ground eating nuts and bugs. If you toss a pecan in their direction disturbing their peace, it’s like the ground takes flight. Even Jett … Continue reading