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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Freshly Picked Green Beans, Anyone? (Muddy Foot Not Included)
No damage to report at Groundhog Hill following Monday night’s severe thunderstorm/tornado, however, the garden remains very muddy thanks to the soaking rain. The first Green Beans are ready, though! I had to weed the plants first before I could … Continue reading
Zinnias Now in Bloom at Groundhog Hill…..
I muddied my bare feet this morning in order to pick these Zinnias which are the prizes at tonight’s Hodgenville Bridge Club where Dad & I regularly trounce the competition**! Sunny and hot here in La Rue County. Fingers crossed … Continue reading
All Points Bulletin: Well-fed Rabbit Spotted at Groundhog Hill!
Finally, some wild life at Groundhog Hill! Lately, all I’ve seen are some squirrels. The cattle in the pasture next door don’t really count, but today, they were kinda noisy while I was cutting the first of this year’s Zinnias. … Continue reading
Amber Waves of Grain….
La Rue County is so beautiful right now as fields of Winter Wheat have turned from a pastoral green to a golden brown, er, Amber. Who’s up for running through a wheat field bursting in song??? “Oh beautiful, for spacious … Continue reading
The Great Potato Famine of Groundhog Hill…
I regret to inform the citizenry that the 1st Annual Great Potato Fest at Groundhog Hill has been cancelled due to unwanted visitors. Right now, you’re probably asking yourself two questions: “There’s a Potato Festival?” and “Who are these visitors … Continue reading
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T-shirts 4 Sale! Get your Potato Fest 2013 T-shirt!!!…
Be sure to check out this week’s exciting NOTES FROM GROUNDHOG HILL in The La Rue County Herald News, or read it online at http://www.laruecountyherald.com This week, the garden is almost too muddy to work in, but I manage to … Continue reading
This Week’s Column: The Ugly Baby Stage
After a morning of hacking away at Johnson grass, I like to head over to my sister’s restaurant, pour myself a glass of tea and plop down at the community table for a leisurely lunch. Lotsa times, other diners will … Continue reading
My Nemesis: P.F. Claycomb…
P.F. Claycomb (pictured, right) with his grandfather, Bobby. We had a face-to-face at lunch today at Paula’s Hot Biscuit. Apparently, P.F. reads my column! Phrases like “defamation of character” and “slander” were bandied about, and yet, Peace prevailed. –S.
The Secret to Longevity is Homemade Strawberry Jam
Just ask my father, age 93.8, who has a heaping tablespoon every morning! Have put up 17 jars so far. What a pleasure to make jam from strawberries you picked from plants you planted in your very own garden (at … Continue reading
Sunny and Beautiful Today….
…which means, of course, I’ll be at GH tilling the rows, then methodically raking them smooth (because that’s how Dad likes ’em!), and doing some replacement planting. Some of my Zinnia seed did not germinate….aaarrrrgh! The Sunflowers looks great, though. … Continue reading
Notes from Groundhog Hill 