On to Leveling—Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Dayphoto

Terry is leveling the fields now.

The next step depends on what we put in the field….if it’s alfalfa, then we will plant that field

If it’s corn, then the next step will be to mark it out, and we irrigate.

We are a tad concerned about the irrigation water this year. All the people who have a pump in the ditches and canals are being put on meters (yes, not lots of water this coming year). The farmers are being told we are going to be starting at 50% unless something changes in the mountains, like more snow.

All the big farmers around us — those that plant 2,000 acres or more are preparing everything they have. Us? We are going to leave some land sit.

I guess time will tell.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

HAPPY Blogging to ME!!!— Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Dayphoto

It’s hard to believe it’s been 19 years! Over time, I have gained new friends, lost some friends, and documented our way of farming here on a mesa on the western side of the Colorado divide.

Thank you so much for staying with me!

Thank you so much for your friendship!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

Linda

After a Sun-Warmed Day — Monday, March 23, 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Dayphoto

We are hot—terribly so

In the high 80’s

Which is late July/August weather for us.

The cottonwoods are now blooming, flinging sticky yellow caseings and their blooms all over the yard…along with last year’s leaves; I am STILL trying to get cleaned up.

No matter. The sunsets are stunning (in summer colors)

And I found another heart!

Who could ask for more?

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Load ’em Up, (Tale about LaVerne the Mule) —-Sunday, March 22, 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Dayphoto

Our oldest daughter (I helped) was getting the equines ready to load up

(for a wee adventure). This is T’Ata, ready to head into the horse trailer.

When LaVerne decided she wasn’t having anything to do with THAT!

No, sir, No Way!

“That’s okay,” Shannon hollered at her—you can stay home, and T’Ata and Glory can go.

HOME!!! Stay HOME!!! Not me! She replied and ran right in. Ready to put her halter on and Load Right Up!

What a mule! She is lots of fun, if in a frustrating way. Shannon understands her, so it all works out. 🙂

She is really a pretty mule. We figure she is about 27 years old, going by her papers. Her face is turning white, but her spirit is still strong.

She is retired now. Living the good life!.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Adventures of Boo Berry Betty, TLC Cai-Cai, and Mr. Hobbs on Friday—-After a Hard Days Work, Friday, March 20, 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Dayphoto

It’s been over-the-top busy here.

Mom, Dad, and Boo in and out of the yard

Tractors, four-wheelers, and you name it.

The mice and other rodents are

starting to mingle with all the other creatures,

opening up new THINGS TO DO!!

Then the sun sets

and we all come into the house,

eat something light, and bam—

out for the night!

Boo Berry, TLC, and Hobbs

Our Oldest Daughter—- Thursday, March 19, 2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Dayphoto

Our oldest daughter brought me a Heart! She found it next to her barn! A heart from the earth to her—and now a heart to me! 🙂

What a lovely gift from both of them!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Spring in In the Air—Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dayphoto

Buds on the Cottonwood Tree!

Spring is coming!!! Oh! Yes! It! Is!

Your friend on western Colorado farm,

Linda

When We Started the Really Big Project, Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Dayphoto

The wild apricot tree, the equines love, looked like this

Just barely sitting buds

Then in three days —-

It started to burst forth—-just in time for the 60 mph cold, bitter winds and freezing temperatures at night.

Sigh!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

We’ve Been Out Working —- Monday, March 16, 2026

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Dayphoto

We’ve got a HUGE project we are working on right now.

One: I will tell you about it later, when we are done.

It’s been a tad hard and tad exhausting and tad Big and a tad….BUT look what the Earth gave to us (me) a HEART! A sweet blessing from the earth!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda