Teresa & Mike CHS - Our journal

[Mike CHS]

I don't envy the folks further south since we have only had a high of 95 degrees that feels like 105. I'm doing my chores in the morning since I'm getting to the point where I am done by early afternoon. I am still trying to get the Perilla Mint under control so I did spray a couple of paddocks that aren't needed yet.

We are house sitting some friends that has done some extensive planting not to mention they are a major rescue source so they have a ton of new plants to take care of not to mention a whole lot of dogs.

 

[farmerjan]

You and your wife are wonderful neighbors....

 

[Mini Horses]

Every farm herd needs a Pete! A goodwill ambassador and trainer. They are worth their weight in feed and care.

 

[Mike CHS]

The temp is going to be in the 88-91 range for the next several days which is a pleasant change. It was nice enough yesterday that I only had to go out and change water one time. Maisy uses the water troughs to cool down when it gets hot enough but I can't fault her for that. Mel tried it once that I know of but he thinks it is too much like a bath so he doesn't get into it like Maisy does.

The garden beds are doing great and we are getting plenty of corn along with enough squash to keep us and the neighbors happy. Quite a few melons are getting close to harvesting and the fruit trees are giving us all that we can use.

 

[Baymule]

I once got a kid wading pool for Trip one time. I felt real dumb when only his front half fit in it.

 

[Mike CHS]

I meant to mention the cantaloupes that we are growing this year. We planted Ambrosia this year and it is the best tasting cantaloupe ever.

 

[farmerjan]

I have been told over the last few years that Ambrosia is the best cantaloupe....

 

[Mike CHS]

We grew Hales Best for many years but it doesn't seem to thrive in our heavy soil.

 

[Baymule]

Is Ambrosia a hybrid or heritage? I like saving seed.

 

[Bruce]

I once got a kid wading pool for Trip one time. I felt real dumb when only his front half fit in it.

The people that gave us the alpacas had a kiddie pool for them . I think Teddy and Laddie much prefer the pond here.