We had rain and thunder storms off and on yesterday, but today (so far) it feel all warm and sunny.
Today I must go out and weed! All this lovely wet weather has brought on bloom’s, weeds and the feeling of Fall.
The pinto beans are starting to get ripe. The yellow leaves are an indication. We will still keep watering them, as the beans in the pods need to fill out and swell the pods. Harvest looks like sometimes in September. But only time will tell.
The corn is starting fill out also—kernels are in the milk. Then they will be in the dough, after, which, it will be time to take the water off and let the corn dry down.
This is NOT sweet corn, but the corn you have for corn meal, cereal, and animal food.
Although, we are just starting the month of August the days feels more like September here. We are seeing weeds maturing like they usually do in September, and other weeds, which only start to grow the last part of August in full maturity.
(Storm over Grand Mesa)
It makes Terry and I wonder if we are going to have a early fall. Although, we could have a early freeze and then a long warmish fall, before winter actually sets in.
I guess only time will tell. Until then I’m going to enjoy every bit of summer we have left!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Your crops are looking good — I only hope the weather will continue to cooperate until you get in the harvest. Summer has apparently left your area for a while and set up residence in Tennessee. It’s been darn-right hot for the past few weeks! I’m ready for a little autumn!
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I think our rains are heading your way. We had that heat and it WAS miserable! Hope it rains soon for you!
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The problem with fall is that winter always follows it and it takes so long for the sun to head back.
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I so agree! I dread winter….dread, dread, dread it.
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We are set to have one or two hot days at the beginning of nect week before storms set in. We have had hardly any warm days here in the North of the country, although it has been a lovely summer in the south. But already up here there is the feel of Autumn in the air. Thank you for telling us about the different types corn.
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I’m hearing from others that fall seems to be in the air. I sure hope its a long warm fall, I’m not ready for winter.
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We have had rain for three days and maybe about 5 inches by now. It is still soaking in between rains so I know the water table must be very low. The new tomato plants in the big fields are loving this and growing like weeds. We will soon see them ready to pick and ship. Your crops look great, lush and green.
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It’s like a humid jungle out there on the ditch bank…But I love it!
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The crops look beautiful. Did you also grow some sweet corn? I think I remember you doing that last year…
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Yes I alway grow sweet corn to put up for the fall and winter. I like to use the corn for Thanksgiving and Christmas…tastes just like summer!
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love the pastel tones of your summer — it looks rich and soft and gentle all at the same time.I see you in the comment saying it is humid, but it doesn’t look like that at all! Just beautiful.
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The wet ground, coupled with the muggy heat, and the close planted plants make for some humid conditions out in the fields. Pant, Pant.
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Beautiful photos! Interesting about how you manage the water. Your crops look so healthy and boy dod I appreciate all of your hard work. Go away winter for now.
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GO AWAY WINTER!!! I so agree!
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We are having hot weather typical for Kansas. The fox tail weed is coming on and usually not until late August. We have had a lot of small rains , so that probably encouraged the weed. Tuesday, yesterday, you did not have to do anything, just stand outside and feel like a shower. ha This morning is nice and cool for awhile.
The corn and soy bean are looking good. The maize is coming nice, so unless a bad storm comes along this should be a good year for the farmers. We have really been blessed with good rains. We live in south central Kansas, 60 miles south of Wichita, Ks.
Linda thank you for your keeping us all informed of your area and we appreciate all the work you and Terry do to feed everybody and animals. Please take care. to all you who write Linda, have a safe summer. Sharon Drake
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Oh! Sharon, you are so nice! I like learning about your area also; thank you for your information! I hope your summer is starting to cool also!
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Wonderful images Linda .. Can you eat the corn? Good luck with that weeding ..
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We could. It is the corn that makes corn meal and cereal flakes, or is ground for animal feed.
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It has been such an odd year. Everything is early here too. We cut hay starting the second to last week in June. What hay there was anyway. Mine bloomed while it was still very short because of the heat and dry weather. The dry land hay didn’t amount to anything. Chokecherries and buffalo berries are ready much earlier this year and the apples will be early too, though very small.
I love the way you keep us all up to date on whats going on with your crops! I think you have lots of readers who learn quite a bit about agriculture!
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The pinto beans are starting to strip now. Sure seems extremely early. What I’m hoping for is a nice long warm autumn. Winter can wait!
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My wee bean patch isn’t doing near as well – I think only two are in flower right now 😦
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Two is better than NONE! Hope you get some beans for seeds to grow next year!
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