Sunflower Challenge (Post 3)

I've mentioned a few times now a challenge I have with my friend Robbie at the Wild Huckleberry on who can grow the tallest sunflower. The Sunflower I thought would be my tallest is a Skyscraper variety from Hoss Tools. For whatever reason it did do as well as I hoped. I have some other … Continue reading Sunflower Challenge (Post 3)

Garden and Lake Monticello Update

The first post for this week will have two sections. I try to plan out my posts ahead of time. As I had the posts for this week plans changed. Lake Monticello Update From The Air My friend Bennie Ryburn sent me the below update pictures of a recent flight he made over Lake Monticello. … Continue reading Garden and Lake Monticello Update

This Week – 06/17/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: I went out for an early morning photography trip to Lake Monticello. I am in a challenge with my friend to grow the tallest sunflower. This is my second post one of the challenge. A quick view … Continue reading This Week – 06/17/2024

Out and About In South Arkansas…Fishing At Lake Monticello (first time in a while)

I mentioned last week about going at to Lake Monticello to take photographs and hoping to get a sunrise photo but the weather did not allow it. I wished while I was there to have a fishing pole so I went back a couple days later before work and did a little fishing from the … Continue reading Out and About In South Arkansas…Fishing At Lake Monticello (first time in a while)

What Is Growing In My Garden – Peas

Today's post will be short, I just wanted to show the crop of Purple Hull Peas I have growing out in my garden this summer. Last week I posted a photo of my first fresh tomatoes of the year. (Please do me a favor, answer the quick survey below.) Since I took this photo I've … Continue reading What Is Growing In My Garden – Peas

Sunflower Challenge (Post 2)

I mentioned last week a challenge I have with my friend Robbie at the Wild Huckleberry on who can grow the tallest sunflower. I thought I had taken more photographs of my plants in my trays but I guess I did not. As I mentioned I lost several plants in a heavy rain this spring … Continue reading Sunflower Challenge (Post 2)

An Early Morning At Lake Monticello

Are you tired of Lake Monticello posts yet? I'm proud to see the rebound of it that's coming. Now when I go out there to the lake there's usually someone else out there. It is so good to see it being used. Thanks to everyone who has worked on the project! The other day I … Continue reading An Early Morning At Lake Monticello

This Week – 06/10/2024

This is my weekly summary of posts made this week plus a few extra parts. This Week's Posts: One challenge I enjoy is photography. I'm not the most talented photographer but enjoy the chase of wildlife photography the most. In this post I go after photos of birds in my backyard. I am in a … Continue reading This Week – 06/10/2024

Out and About In South Arkansas…A trip to Lake Monticello

I've posted a lot about Lake Monticello. We spend quite a bit of time out there as it's close to my house. I've been on Lake Monticello when its been at full pool, being emptied, empty, and now filling back up. I went out to Lake Monticello the other morning before work to take some … Continue reading Out and About In South Arkansas…A trip to Lake Monticello

First Tomatoes of 2024

I've mentioned before how I really enjoy a fresh tomato. I really enjoy starting my tomatoes from seed but had a rough time with that this year and lost quite a few plants. I bought two of these Sugary Tomato plants to try. I have one in a Grow Box and one in the ground. … Continue reading First Tomatoes of 2024