Dog Days of Summer

 Whew! It's been wet, windy and hot here in Oklahoma. 

This sunflower was purchased as a pepper. I've decided I want to be the person that sticks plants in a pot and just sticks a random label on it. Kind of like my bush cucumbers that are growing over the top of the fence. LOL!  I'd also like to be the person that names paint and crayon colors, but that's neither here nor there. 

I took the leap and expanded the garden another 48 feet x 16 feet. I was able to get plastic down to take advantage of the 100+ degree days. Hopefully I can get rid of the grass/weeds growing in that area. I still have more than needs plastic, but I've also got to get more posts driven and panels up. It hard to get it all done when you work off the farm during the week. I've spent several nights out after dark trying to get something done. 

I'm hoping that next summer I can grow enough to share and maybe sell a bit. Right now it seems like a big goal.

The egg stand is doing well. We've had several repeat customers and lots of new customers. I never would have dreamed that duck eggs would be so popular. 

Speaking of ducks...I've got eggs that I'm going to incubate towards the end of the month. There is a poultry auction in September and I'd like to have a few to take. Also, the five ducks I sold to the HOA for their pond are just living it up. I imagine you won't find more spoiled ducks anywhere.