Trapping Again

No Holiday for this fellow I took him to the forestry a couple of days ago.  Tonight I was in my studio and here is another right outside the window in a tree  not sure what he is after but I hope he leaves tonight.  I have a trap set in the barn lot never know which way they walk.  Don't want my dogs to get into a fight with him. 

I watched the parade on TV tonight sure looked warm.  Most people enjoy parades any kind and the 500 is one of the best. 

Flowers for my sister

 My younger sister is coming in tonight from LasVegas.   So I thought I would send my other sister in Ca some flowers.  I hope you all enjoy the flowers.  The crops are planted  most of the hay is cut and baled and now we wait on the wheat.  It is very dry  here  we could sure use some rain that .10 of an inch didn't go very far.  It sure is hard to believe we got all the hay up and it is only the 23 of May.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

This rose was started from cuttings under glass jars.

Busy Fridays

 Last night I planted my tomato plants.   I planted 10 of them  Hope they survive this cold spell.  I decided to not plant green beans and visit my local farmers market each week and see what they have to offer. It is a lot of work to plant and weed a garden.

The picture below is a full house.  I went around the house to fill the bird feeders and there they were all four eggs hatched and it is crowded in the nest.  Today when I went to check on my tomatoes there was one just  jumping in the grass trying to get away.  Hoping my dogs don't bother them.

Congratulation to Amy and Hubby  at A Latte' with Ott,A . 

Warmer weather

 Well it has been warm for the last few days I guess  that is good the corn is all in but not all up.  Hoping for no surprises in the weather as we had a hard time getting enough corn to plant.   Everyone  around us are planting corn or soybeans the planters are on the move.  We had a few wet days and couldn't plant.
You know I like to paint on things and not canvas  This is a picnic basket and now it can be used for magazines or to store anything.
The photo below was taken with a cell phone sorry for the wire that is my chimney and  3 geese landed on  the chimney before they could get the picture of all three there was only one left.

Tuesday  is election day in Indiana it is very important that everyone get out and VOTE every vote counts.  Please go to the polls Senator Lugar need our vote
Have a great week

Ott A is right

Just had to share this little nest  I was walking in the yard with Zeus and a bird flew out.  Later I came by and could see she had 4 blue eggs.  Went back this am and took their picture.  Robins just don't care where they build their nests this is just 18 inches from the ground.  We have found them on the planter over night they build and we have to move them.  This is a butterfly bush that got hit with the frost last week  A lot of my flowering shrubs have brown leaves.  My hydrangea  bushes are the worst don't want to cut because these bloom on new wood.  Hoping they will come out again. Any one got advise for me on this bush??
The rain went around us and we are in need   Hope some of you got rain hoping for rain this weekend.

Work Work Work

It has been a long time since I have blogged but some times work get in the way.  I finished my contracts with a few business and tonight I am doing what I want. 
Just wanted you to know Sitting Bull is still there doing his thing. 
Last Sat when Deb and I were leaving the store. It started storming  we were putting some bags in the back of her van and up come a very scared dog  and jumped in the car.  Very friendly but scared.    Went to the Humane Society to have him checked for a Micro chip.  None so while we were there a lady keep taking his picture and we found she was with  Pet finder and today the owner came and picked up the dog from my house.  We just entertained him for a few days.  Happy ending.  Just couldn't leave him at the rescue center.It was through Pet Finders the owner made a connection with the dog.

I also want to let you know the story about the farm house was in the April issue of HomesandLifestylesMagazine.com.   I thought they did a great job on the article..

Maybe I can get back to blogging more often.  We have a garden show in Bloomington,  In at the National Guard Armory this weekend Saturday only..  Our shop in town is going well.
Until next time take care.

Spring Flowers

 I have to admit that spring is here.  I love seeing all the flowers blooming and when I filled the bird feeders it was intoxicating this magnolia is just full of flowers.  I may get to enjoy this  1 in 3 years as a rule frost usually gets it before it blooms or the rain and wind take away all the blossoms. 
Zeus decided he wanted to take a closer look and sniff.  The last picture are what I will call wild Daffodils
they were here before I came and bloom every year as long as I don't cut them down too soon.  I am not sure if the cows will eat them as they are on the pasture side  also.  They have spread more than usual. 
Hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy this weather as we have an extra hour of daylight.