Our summers are far too short in a regular season. After the tremendous heat 10 days ago and perfect weather for fair week, the last two days have plunged us into brisk fall temperatures that make me wonder if it really is just the end of July.
As we set about work around the farm today, I realized, this sneak peak has left me both excited and longing for my favorite season to come. The time when golden light and the crispness in the air make everything hold such promise.
We were energized to get the tough outdoor work done. Our little homestead is going to be the venue for a wedding at the end of September and operation primp the farm is underway. We installed a new well head cover to replace the one that was blown over and shattered during a storm last winter. We also transplanted a number of hostas and mulched the entire front below the wrap around porch that we cleared late last fall.
I am more motivated than ever to stay on top of the canning. We made another nine pints of jelly today; a red currant raspberry mix. Huge thanks to julochka who turned me on to this book. It is now one of my preservation bibles as we finally are consistently getting all of our jams and jellies to set perfectly as a result of its wisdom.
As to fair, the kids came home with a stack of ribbons. They did great in archery, photography and vegetables. The bunnies had a bit of a tough time this week and did not place as well as hoped, but showing this year was a great learning experience for the kids. All in all a great week!
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