It was a Sunday, but it certainly wasn't lazy! After a quick run to the grocery store and the feed store this morning, I spent the rest of the day working outside. Here are a few photos of my day...
Here I am, in my new hat, in desperate need of some water to drink!
My tomatoes are coming along nicely! Can't wait to enjoy them! ...and the chickens think they'll get to enjoy them too, but I have news for those silly chickens!
I planted lavender in my big aluminum water container. It should fill in nicely! (Clearly, no longer used for water...)
I planted new hanging baskets of spinach and lettuce. Grow little seeds, grow! ...it's amazing how big this photo makes the mulch in the soil look!
I started some cucumber and squash seeds in little peat discs. Later this summer, we'll have tasty homemade pickles! Grow little seeds, grow!
More tomatoes growing out near the chicken yard.
A month or more ago I planted some dahlia tubers -- probably not early enough, but things get done around here when things get done. They're coming along nicely too... I can't remember what else I put in the bed, so it will be interesting to see how things progress. Can't wait for the flowers!
I also came across this situation today...
Apparently, I need to cut a larger hole in the lid of the water container the ducks use when they're in the brooder during the day! No ducks were harmed in the incident. *grin*
Hope you had an enjoyable weekend! Come Monday, it's full speed ahead again.
Love the photos and that duck is too darn cute!
Posted by: Beth M | May 04, 2010 at 12:39 PM
your tomato plants look awesome!!! course you're down there..and we're up here..not even started w/the planting yet, have to wait till @ least memorial day..or so I've been told for Mich...
duck is sooo funny w/that lid around his neck..glad nobody was hurt!!
love your plants in the bushel baskets, I may have to get me some baskets, they look pretty cool....
Posted by: Kellie | May 03, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Hahahaha, oh that duck is poking her head where it doesn't belong! LOL That is hilarious. What great pictures! I don't have any veggies out yet; it's still in the 30s and 40s at night here. :( I'll have a few tomato plants out soon, though! I'm even behind on my flower pottings, it just hasn't happened with the new puppy and all. I'm glad you have some things out; it will be so yummy this summer!!! :D Good for YOU!
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 03, 2010 at 05:50 PM
quite the wig on that duck!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | May 03, 2010 at 03:28 PM
She just wanted a necklace to go with her hat, glad she didn't get caught on something before you found her. great pics!
Posted by: Debbie | May 03, 2010 at 01:34 PM
It looks hot and sunny (and beautiful) there already. Love all your planters, and that duck is a hoot!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 03, 2010 at 12:27 PM
'love your new hat - you wear it so well. The duck's haute coiffure is particularly stylish but its plastic lid accessory is quite the rage.
Posted by: Gabriela | May 03, 2010 at 09:02 AM
I can't believe how big the duck is already!!!!
OK..fess up...you went to the feed store...what did you buy with two legs???
Posted by: Sue | May 03, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Oh Anna, I so love coming to visit the farm :) Have you named those new ducks yet. After all everyone on the farm needs a name! LOL. We also spent to weekend working the gardens. I feel better knowing I am not the only one thaqt gets surprises when flowers come up, as in, I do not remember what I planted there. LOL Big Hugs, HAve a wonderful week.
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 03, 2010 at 06:25 AM
Thank you again for sharing part of your life with me.... Everything looks beautiful and green....
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | May 03, 2010 at 05:00 AM
loved the photos, especially the duck with my exclusive hairdo. they are all great pictures. tfs. MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | May 03, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Hi Anna - love your pictures. You are an amazing person, is there anything you cant or dont do? You inspire me! I LOVE the picture of the duck - what a cutie!
Posted by: Debby W. | May 03, 2010 at 04:12 AM
I have your blog listed in my favorites and try to visit each morning as I am an early riser and visit to remain quiet while my husband sleeps. I just love all your pictures of farm life. It makes me want to get outside and grow something! Actually we have a garden, but it just keeps raining here and we haven't been able to plant yet! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: GLENDA BROOKS | May 03, 2010 at 02:31 AM
Bwahaha!! At first glance of the front pic, I thought ~ it looks like she's wearing a bib, or an apron! Glad to know she wasn't hurt. Love her hairdo, makes me smile!
Posted by: Dotty | May 03, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Love those duckies!
Posted by: Katie Rasmussen | May 02, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Hi Anna! LOL it would be the one with the "hat"! She looks ridiculous with that "necklace"! Thanks for the giggle!
I am so impressed with your garden - it will be so yummy, I'm sure!
Take care!
Posted by: Sharli | May 02, 2010 at 08:05 PM