My favorite summer slaw

A bag of cole slaw mix, big hand full of Craisins, a bottle of Panera breads Fuji Apple vinaigrette

toss it all together chill for a little bit add sunflower seeds and enjoy.

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White Nicotiana

I don't think I ever shared last year's white nicotiana. It smells so pretty.

The bed it was in had to be reworked, so trying to get some re-established. It is a favorite of mine. The bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and hummingbird moths love it.

It is the perfect plant for a moonlight garden.

Plant it close to your porch and enjoy its intoxicating scent in the evenings.

I have never seen this available anywhere as a plant, so I grow it from seed.

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Fat Cats

We have 12 rescue kitties on the property 

and with help from our local animal shelter and a fix it clinic we have 

been able to keep the little family with a few extras together.

They love laying in this area of the driveway

so, for fun I made this sign.

They run when they see me coming with the camera but 

one day I am going to catch them all laying here together for a picture.

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Homemade Blueberry Bagels coming soon

Homemade Blueberry Bagels with Honey Cinnamon Cream Cheese - Munchies By Mallory

These turn out so good I have really enjoyed them. I put half of them in freezer, 

but I don't think they will be staying there very long.

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Just a few things from around my world this week.

A few things blooming in spite of no rain and the heat

Chris's pond is down 6 or 7 feet

This is what is normally looks like

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Wildflowers might be a bust!

This man always does his best to make my dreams come true!

This year's wildflowers patch might not make it but next year

should be spectacular. Water coming soon.

We are now in a severe drought even with the hubby adding the water lines

we will not be able to water much for fear of our well going dry.

And I couldn't help myself. I ordered more seeds for the wildflower field.

Fingers crossed they'll put on a show in the fall. Just with the little bit of water, they got yesterday,

this morning, I found several blue bachelor's buttons, a pretty light pink straw flower,

and my favorite white nicotiana.

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It's hot, no rain and no wildflowers

I sure am enjoying this purslane plant the colors have been so fun to watch change.

It is in momma"s big cast iron pot. I had one piece and it has taken over.

Folks, it's hot out there. Ya'll stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day.

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Happy 4th of July ~ 250th

Favorite part of this day-

I asked Chris if he would like more ribs. He said yes which I knew he would.

So, I said one or two, he replied with three... lol

I think he enjoyed his supper.

Happy 4th of July everyone 

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Peach pound cake coming soon!

It's hot out here!

Happy girl, I could hear my daddy saying girl you have got enough...lol

and I always replied with just a few more daddy!

Thank you Chappell Farms world famous SC peaches

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Strickland Farms Pick-Your-Own Produce in Brooklet, Georgia

We hit Strickland Farms Pick-Your-Own Produce this morning and these are the 

prettiest peppers I have ever seen. If you want peppers, you better get on 

over there and get you some! 

They have watermelons and cantaloupes that smell divine. I can't wait to cut one. 

Yellow Squash is gonna be a little bit later, lots of blooms, 

but the squash that was ready has been picked. 

The tomatoes are big, beautiful, but not ready.

What was ready has been picked, and it may be a couple of weeks before there'll be

enough ripe ones to pick if you're looking to get buckets of tomatoes for putting up.

If you just want some to eat, you'll find those. We love going to the Strickland farm

everything is always so good and easy to pick. And friendly folks.

They're having a festival at the farm, this Saturday, if you've never been you

might want to go check it out

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Veggie garden photo dump this morning.

Wishing everybody a wonderful day and a great weekend.

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Our little raised bed gardens may not be big but they sure make Allen, Chris and I happy.

Supper tonight was a yummy beef roast from THE BUTCHER`S BLOCK in Bloomingdale.

Cucumbers, fried squash and Roma beans from the garden with new potatoes.

The cucumbers, squash, peppers and beans have all done well this year.

But the tomatoes are giving me a run for my money! They keep dying on me.

And we are starting to see a few wildflowers starting to bloom in the front field.

But it will be awhile before they are big enough to really see and show off.

And we still need lots of rain we are so dry.

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The beautiful crinum lilies are in full bloom this morning.

Crinum lilies have become a favorite!

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Sunday on the porch

The last Sunday in May and we are finally getting a little rain.

Rain, frogs singing, surrounded by God's beauty and blessings.

I want for nothing more and praise our Lord for all of my blessings.

Wishing each of you a beautiful day.

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Run to Lowes

Last week I picked up 2 pots of lilies at Lowe's that were not open yet, and wow!

They have exceeded my expectations and some.

They are beautiful!

And they have a lovely soft fragrance. I never find anything good in Lowe's nursery,

but boy did I hit the jackpot with these.

The cream flower is about the size of an Easter lily the dark pink is twice the size.

EDITED TO ADD THAT ONCE THEY STOPPED BLOOMING,

THEY WERE PLANTED BY THE FRONT PORCH.

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Spotted Beebalm

How surprised am I to find Monarda Spotted Beebalm 

in the veggie garden this morning.

The plant has been there since the end of last year and through the winter, 

but it just took off recently. It had been hiding behind some basil.

I will be saving the seeds I am going to need more of this everywhere.

EDITED TO ADD PICTURE OF BEEBALM ON JUNE 12TH

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Tossing wildflower seeds

We have had almost zero rain since December, 

it is looking like we may be getting some this week so 

time to toss these seeds and see what we get!

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Julia Childs roses OH MY!

Thank you Ijon H. Webb Farm Supply for the gorgeous Julia Childs roses. 

There is 11 of them going across the front of the house. 

I even took a petal to Lowes and had paint matched to paint my rockers 

on the front porch that soft creamy faded yellow.

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