Monthly Archives: September 2023

busy fall

Posted on September 25, 2023 by morgaineotm

The fall garden is a busy one. Potatoes harvested. Not much, then again, I’ve been using grow bags and rather than emptying out and replanting deep, I’ve just been sticking the starter potatoes down as far as I can comfortably … Continue reading →

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Mabon update

Posted on September 23, 2023 by morgaineotm

Already almost the end of September. How time flies when you are having fun! Right now, a little bit of rain – totally not predicted, but who cares. We take all we can take in the high desert So, just … Continue reading →

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September 8, PS

Posted on September 8, 2023 by morgaineotm

Local bee keeper mentioned to me that this a Facebook page Women in Beekeeping. Actually, there are two with the same name. Joined them both. Am surprised at how many women are harvesting fall honey, instead of leaving it for … Continue reading →

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September 8

Posted on September 8, 2023 by morgaineotm

Mornings are cool, but still expecting a record high of 95. But those cool evenings have probably shut down the summer garden. Letting what remains out there, like beans, go to seed. Tomatoes will let ripen on the vine as … Continue reading →

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Second of September

Posted on September 2, 2023 by morgaineotm

Time flies when you are having fun!! Bees are going through 3/4 gallon of syrup every 2 days. Feeder was DRY the morning of August 31, put 3/4 gallon of syrup in there. This morning it was just slightly damp! … Continue reading →

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