What with the poor economy, declining work ethic, too many processed foods, poor use of the land, and our large yard in Northern Illinois, Marybeth and I have decided to start a farm.
Our initial plan was only to grow pumpkins, but once we got to the store, we got more enthused and decided to branch out into a wider variety of produce. At this time, we are working on a small scale and do not plan to achieve large commercial levels until later years.
Marybeth is now a contributor on this blog and will be giving periodic updates about the pumpkins or whatever other subjects are approved by the administrator.
You can see all are posts on pumpkins and farming here.
It is easy to be excited at the store about gardens, but sometimes pulling weeds in the hot sun can dampen the excitement.
It is exciting to see plants push through the ground where you planted seed. Pumpkins will vine all over the place when they start growing.
I remember years ago when I had a fairly large garden that I purchased seeds in the bulk from Carl Hohl’s Hohl and Hohl Store.
Have fun with your Dad Mary Beth.
Bernadine Barker
Bernadine,that brings back memories. I remember your garden – – – at both houses! And I had to be very small when you moved away from the one back the lane.
Hey Uncle Chris and Marybeth Carter Here glad you like planting pumpkins. Tell me AAALLLLLLLLLL! About it LOVE YA, CARTER FOERCH
Carter – – why don’t you email me a picture of your garden. We can show that the Brauns genes like to till the earth. When I left for work this morning, Marybeth was outside working already. We have the tiller coming tomorrow.