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Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 44 Entries.
Saturday, May 15 View Page
Big day for seedlings..tiny tots started in Root Riot left over from last year. I'm keeping this simple..spare cups maybe 8oz, 2 seeds per Root Riot pod, plant light, heat matt, and big portion of patience. Somebody in my house who shared their bad cold with me also shared his seeds with me...so I started some of those too...more to come. 55 today with clouds. At least he is not trash talking me this year. Told him to get on board the train and help me!
 
Saturday, June 12 View Page
Christopher, the IL 2nd place GIANT TOMATO 1st time grower...ACCESSORIZED!! Over Labor Day, I went camping and he was volunteered to carry out the "piggies" feed schedule. Upon my return, I heard bickering about how exhausting this was and how much each one need!! Bicker, bicker, bicker I don"t see any of your small fry this year, so no household competition... well, Alright.
 
Sunday, August 1 View Page
Very first catfish caught at Johnson Lake!
 
Saturday, August 21 View Page
Love watching tugs and barges, while camping at Ilini State Park.
 
Saturday, August 21 View Page
Hiking with son, Benjamin, at Starved Rock.
 
Saturday, August 21 View Page
Breakfast over the fire...come and get it!! French toast!!
 
Saturday, August 21 View Page
BACON!!!!!
 
Monday, August 23 View Page
A very cute chipmunk waiting for me on a hot afternoon walk.
 
Wednesday, September 1 View Page
Hooked my very first large mouth bass early am at Oakhurst Forest Preserve! Now, on the board!!
 
Friday, September 3 View Page
Set up camp by myself at Johnson Sauk State Recreation Area for some Labor Day vacation time.
 
Sunday, September 5 View Page
A walking stick was trying to help pack my tent.
 
Wednesday, September 8 View Page
So far behind in my updates....sorry for delay, but really busy! BIG shout out to Ron Wallace and Advanced Nutrients...love, love, love these products and many tips. Austin, your tricks and encouragement go a long way!! Special thanks to my son, Christopher, for keeping gardening alive for me during my pain. You help so many ways!!
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley doing nicely! Today sunny 75/54 Now, good friends with Captain Jack's products!!
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
Sisters joining the 4.71x4.61 Brinkley party.
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
3.93 Chandler
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
Top secret brew for my piggies. LOL
 
Thursday, September 9 View Page
More potions for piggies - watch out for that polar bear on the hunt!
 
Wednesday, September 15 View Page
79/52 Well Alright - Do your thing! Just love the days leading up to fall. Wonderful harvest just today. Love the smells and tastes of fresh veggies. Enjoy!!
 
Thursday, September 16 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley doing nicely! Today sunny 84/55
 
Thursday, September 16 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn
 
Thursday, September 16 View Page
3.93 Chandler
 
Wednesday, September 22 View Page
Caught this Large Mouth Bass at Lake Patterson this evening!
 
Thursday, September 23 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley doing nicely! Today sunny 68/45
 
Thursday, September 23 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley sister#2
 
Thursday, September 23 View Page
3.93 Chandler
 
Thursday, September 23 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn
 
Thursday, September 23 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn sister #2
 
Wednesday, September 29 View Page
Little friend I met on an afternoon bike ride.
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn sister #2; growing....
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
3.93 Chandler
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley sister#2
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley sister#2 Might be duplicate since my entry seemed to do some glitchy thing...oops!
 
Thursday, September 30 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley doing nicely! Today partly sunny 82/55 Pressure is a dropping .... time for fishing!!
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley sister#2
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
3.93 Chandler
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn sister #2
 
Thursday, October 7 View Page
4.00 Brinkley x 5.11 Dunn
 
Sunday, October 10 View Page
Came back from camping and found ripping on my tomatoes. Weighed at Marianos in Aurora, Il. 1.83 Chandler (From 3.93 Chandler x self)
 
Sunday, October 10 View Page
Weighed at Marianos in Aurora, Il. 2.63 Chandler (From 4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley)
 
Sunday, October 10 View Page
Weighed at Marianos in Aurora, Il. 2.61 Chandler #2 (From 4.71 Brinkley x 4.61 Brinkley)
 

 

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