Posted on August 25, 2009 by lizzylanefarm
We still have a few weeks left of warm weather but the signs are there. Late summer is here and so is the coming of fall around here. Already some of the trees are showing their bright red fall colors, the grass is wet with dew every morning and the fall wild flowers are starting [...]
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Posted on August 19, 2009 by lizzylanefarm
Home canning or preserving can be a very rewarding task. Once you know the basics it’s pretty easy and very safe if you follow the recommendations and don’t take short cuts.
It may seem like lots of work to start with but come winter, and around here they come soon and last forever, opening a jar of home [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2009 by lizzylanefarm
Another very nice and busy weekend here at the farm. Daisy went to my sister’s for the weekend. Dick and I were long overdue for some “us” time.
We had a nice quiet dinner the first night and went to bed early to catch up on some much needed sleep and give Dick’s wrist a rest. [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2009 by lizzylanefarm
Here you go Amy, Trisha, Mary & Ethan. Your’s are on their way to you.
What on earth am I talking about you wonder? The cotton dish cloths I have been working on and some have been patiently waiting for me to finish.
The ones posted in the Farm Store are extras if you are interested. You can find them here [...]
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