Being incredibly busy over the last week, I have not found a whole lot of time to do any serious writing. I did however, find a couple of minutes early in the morning before work, to snap a few pictures of the goings on in the garden. As soon as things slow down a bit, I’ll get into more detail about what we planted, what we planted in, and how we planted everything.
Heirloom Tomatillo Seedlings
It has been an extremely busy week, but I thought I would throw this story up (pardon the source, Anita…heh).
Texas lawmakers are proposing a new medium for controlling the ongoing problem caused by the destructive wild hogs that roam the ranches of South Texas. Closer to home, my family has a ranch outside of Yoakum. I would estimate that it is nearly impossible to peacefully drive a 4×4 truck through four of the hay meadows (comprising of about 30-40% of the total acreage).
*Senor Swine
It is hard, in my opinion, not to say enough great things about catchy, technical buzz words or phrases. I can’t get enough of them. Besides being efficient forms of communication, they make people sound smart when talking shop with others. Just think about it. You and I may be sitting in a restaurant talking about our various landscaping projects…riiiight. Because we are excited about the topic, we’re speaking a little bit louder than is probably acceptable. The couple at the table next to us can’t help but eavesdrop on our conversation and oh how impressed they are when they hear us drop phrases like “High Density Home Orchard.” We’re very special people.
Barn Wall Espalier
I promise that I am into other cooking techniques that do not involve curing meats. It is mere coincidence that my only two food posts thus far both entail preservation. That will all change soon, so just bare with me.
Sometimes, when doing things “the old fashioned way”, despite the sense of accomplishment that you may feel, the end product might not justify the trouble that you went through to get there. I’m here to say that making your own bacon is not one of those cases.
Fresh Pork Belly
The unseasonably warm weather has been very good to the fruit trees around Houston. Last weekend, ours were just putting on a few green leaves and now they are just this side of being in full bloom. Here’s to hoping that we’re done with frosts and freezes. “Come on in Spring—sit a spell.”
Anna Apple Blossoms
I’m not really sure how to break this news. Maybe the best thing is just to get it out there. This morning as I was driving to work after dropping into Empire Café for coffee and a muffin, I rounded the corner of Fairview and Dunlavy streets and saw this devastating scene.
Bye Bye...
