The weather is finally co-operating. I had Dick out on the tractor this week discing up the fields. He loves it so much. I love to watch his face as he goes by on Big Blue (Our 9600 Ford tractor) For just an instant I can see the pre-stroke man again. When he came in for dinner, he had such a self satisfied look on his face. He couldn't wait to get back out there. :Clap-Hands: My new garden area is now ready to plant. 2 acres of beautiful rich soil to grow a multitude of fresh veggies.

In the old garden my peas,beets, radishes, swiss chard and onions are all up and reaching for the sky. The rhubarb is almost ready to start picking and making the first fresh rhubarb pie of the season. When the strawberries start then strawberry/Rhubarb pie. I really need to get aspearagrass going. I hate having to buy it when I know I can grow it. It just takes so long to get the root established. I did put horseradish in a few years ago and now I get all the fresh horseradish I want. It was worth the wait.

My plants are taking over my house and our daughters house right now, but it still totaly amazes me how you get such a wonderful plant from even the tiniest of seed. Each year I pray that God will watch over my garden and make it abundant for the good of many.

Tomorrow the red potatoes will be planted and then the purple ones. They sure have a wonderul flavor.