My dad loved apples just about as much as anything. Dad was a forester and he worked out on tree farms of Michigan inspecting and marking trees for a living. He often visited with the land owner and sometimes came home with a bushel basket of apples. He knew where the best apple orchards were... Continue Reading →
Pie Pumpkins aren’t always Orange
This pretty white pumpkin isn't orange at all, but will make at least 4 fine orange pumpkin pies! I never knew there were other colors of pumpkins until a few years ago. Pumpkins come in all shades of orange and tan, and even white, gray, blue, and purple. Yet most are orange meated. The pumpkins... Continue Reading →
Dahlias in October
Dahlias in October. What a lovely surprise! The day was cold and rainy but I could not resist pulling my camera from the car trunk and entering by the rustic gate into the community garden. Kale and other greens were thriving. These dahlias and zinnias were blooming. Peppers, gourds, and tomato plants were still producing.... Continue Reading →