April 10, 2013

more seeds planted today.....

HERBS

Sweet Basil  -  4

Lemon Basil  -  4

Cilantro  -  4

Parsley  -  6

Thyme  -  4

Rosemary  -  6

Sage  -  6

Oregano  -  6

Dill  -  4

Spearmint  -  4

Stevia  -  8

MISC. STUFF

Bhut Jolokia Hot Peppers - 12

Cabbage  -  16

Red Onion  -  1 tray

White Onion  -  1 tray

Radish  -  1 tray

Giant Sweet Pepper  -  12

we will plant all the different types of beans directly into the garden

in May....very excited about some changes to the garden layout this year.

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made some Pretzel Buns for dinner tonight...recipe on April 28, 2012

  Pleasant Dreams!!!

April 8, 2013

since the snow melted a few weeks ago, it hasn't rained....so the rain today

was welcomed.....it is supposed to rain off and on all week.

a couple of the grandbabies came over to help me get the soil
ready for planting.....

here is the list of seeds that got planted on April 6th - Saturday...

TOMATO'S

Amish Paste - 16

Roma - 24

Small Round - 16

Large Red Cherry - 8

Celebrity - 8

Early Bird - 8

LETTUCE

Iceburg, Looseleaf, Vivian, Spinach, Black Seeded Simpson

FRUITS

Honeydew - 16

Watermelon - 16

Cantaloupe - 12

HOT PEPPERS

Trinidad Scorpion Hot Pepper - 10

Big Sun Habanero - 12

Bishop Crown Pepper - 12

Caribbean Red Pepper - 12

Black Pearl Pepper - 12

White Hot Habanero - 12

Jalapeno - 16

Hot Banana - 12

Long Red Cayenne - 16

SWEET PEPPERS

Ancient Reds - 12

Sweet Banana - 12

California Wonders - 24

Multi Color Bell Peppers - 16

EXTRAS

Cauliflower - 12

Broccoli - 12

Cucumbers - 16

will plant more this week....will keep you posted!!!!

We are going to plant the garden a bit different this year!!

Pleasant Dreams!!!

March 31, 2013

this is my Great Grandpa Berts financial diary pages for March 1913....

what they sold or earned for income:
38 lbs of butter = $14.42

124 dozen eggs = $23.78

24 bushel potatoes = $14.40

1 month salary  = $50.00

41 lbs lard = $5.39

so $107.99 came in

what they purchased or paid:
groceries (not specific) = $4.84

  feed  = $5.08

baker = $3.19

washing = $.50

rubbers = $1.25

1,740 lbs coal = $3.83

Baby Coat = $1.50

Clock = $1.25

Shoes Mrs. = $3.00

Rain Coat Mr. = $6.00

School Cards = $.99

25 bushel Oats = $10.00

so $41.43 went out

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here is one of Great Grandpa Berts School Cards from 1898-1899...

very cool!!!!

 Pleasant Dreams!!!