So we have a TON of elder on the property mainly red but only a couple of black elder. So this year I'm expanding our black elder supply. Don't dismiss the red variety though! Their flowers have wonderful medicinal benefits and their berries make a wonderful jelly❤️
I chose about 8 of the younger stalks, and cut each stalk into many pieces, anywhere from 4-12 inches long. At the base of each cutting, there are "nodes" where springs new buds would have formed. Keeping them submerged in water should promote root growth in 4-6 weeks❤️ fingers crossed lol
Shelled the corn from this year's garden. Was just a couple sample rows of glass gem and giant Indian corn. Have staked out a much larger area for next season. Growing for our personal use as well to supplement the livestock's winter feed❤️stay tuned for corn bread
Pleasant surprise last night! When Heidrun showed up on the farm we were told she was in her first heat and showed signs of such, wasn't expecting any kids till November. Beautiful Doeling! Momma and little are doing well so far❤️will start milking in about a week!
Been busy today❤️ few pounds of beans snapped, blanched and frozen, eight quarts of bread and butter pickles, and first butcher of the season. Mond tony ad their first solo journey at processing. I'm one proud momma❤️ they both had them finished in less than 30 min, and the meat is no worse for wear than my own first attempts😍
