Terra Nova

Terra Nova means "new land" or "new earth," which in the James Taylor song, I believe he is trying to portray something Christopher Columbus-like. For me, the song completely describes what is going on in our lives right now. The property, the change in seasons, new land bringing new growth. The song is  

of course really good too, but I am a little biased as a crazy fan... Here are some photos of what's going on on the property with a few mixed in verses from the song...

 Owen wearing one of Gramps' garden hats.

 Moving cross the land, with my heart in my hand.

 Garden helpers, planting lots of seeds.

 Garden helpers, pulling lots of weeds.

 Garden helpers planting late potatoes.

 Garden helpers weeding 'round the tomatoes.

 Surrounded by awesome women in the dirt... 'NOUGH said!

 Here I sit, country fool that I am. Elbow on my knee and my chin in my hand.

 Growing food makes most want to eat.

 This turkey was basking in our shade up by the deck.

 Sweet ladies, always greeting me ever so kindly.

 May this day, set me in motion. I aught to be on my way.

 My prized rooster boy!

 Coop glories, 5-7daily.

 Snowpeas went crazy the last few weeks, 1/2 pound every few days.

 Butter lettuce looking tasty.

 Love this point on the onion tip. Onions are new to our dirt, so I'm learning as I grow.

 Chris tilled between the rows after this shot was taken.

 Red onion peeking out through the ground. They are still a little small, I was curious and harvested one. About plum size.

 BEANS!

 Potato flowers looking pretty.

 Romaine ready to harvest.

 Mustard greens, so spicy, but they mellow when cooked.

 Pesky radishes, they just pop right out when they are done!

 Pop!

 Handfuls every other day right now. Planted 2 seed packets, expect at least another 2 weeks of harvest.

 Amaranth pictured here. Orange and red, it is beautiful, but not sure how much grain we will actually get.

 Pensive pumpkin contemplating his next step.

 Dwight & Stanley (Our "peep"), and Fudgy Yo Llama hold down the fort, er, field.

 OBSESSED with PEONIES!!! Happy mother's day to me from Mama and P-diddy.

 Clematis in honor of Granny Mary.

 Mother's day present to myself, my first peony.

 Favas everywhere.

 Garlic's gone wild, still not ready yet. Pulled up a curiosity clove and it was still too small.

 Did you know foxgloves are FURRY?? I didn't notice this with my naked eye!

                                                                                I've come home to stop yearning.