Seasonal Surprises

Pumpkin Patch Protest

Pumpkins have unexpectedly sprouted in my burn pile, behaving like rebellious gourds determined to stage a fall-themed protest. Despite the lack of soil and planning, this rogue squash colony is thriving in the ashes. Their presence seems to mock my composting skills, transforming what should be waste into a festive Fall miracle. It’s as if nature itself has a sense of humor and enjoys playing tricks-and-treats on me.

Tom Turkey Transfers

I recently rehomed two of my tom turkeys, as their daily antics had begun to resemble a WWE wrestling match. Each morning turned into a feather-flying escapade, and even my attempts at peace talks failed to calm the chaos. Ultimately, both turkeys have moved to a new home where they can hopefully find tranquility.

These experiences serve as a reminder that life is a joyful journey. It’s up to each of us to embrace and enjoy all the moments, big and small.

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Who knew you could grow over 7 dozen onions and garlic in an abnormally dry season? Against all odds—and with a lot of mulch, sweat, and sweet nothings whispered to them, I turned the dry season into paradise. The onions are plump, and the garlic has swagger. Birds nod respectfully. Even the sun seems impressed. My Shrek, aka my great husband, is proud of my celery, herbs, okra, and peppers, showing off our harvest on Facebook.

Moral of the story? If your garden dreams seem impossible, just remember onions don’t cry in the heat, and neither should you.    

The newest turkey poults are 2 months old, their feathers are shifting from soft down to vibrant, multicolored plumage. 

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I can now say I experienced climbing a tree during a Category 1 Hurricane to pluck 5 turkeys out of them & bring them into a safer enclosure. No matter how well you prepare for a potential natural disaster, Mother Nature can be fickle. Our 75’ Sycamore trees & Cedars are tattered & torn but we we’re spared devastation by the grace of God. Tree manicuring, replacing fences & resecuring the Turkey Run areas will be our next project to look forward to. 

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Have you ever heard of turkeys laying eggs in water? No? Well, Geraldean started laying eggs but only if she has a fresh pan of water to stand in. No babies yet. She is only 5 months old & her eggs shells are rubber.

Now, I am focusing on garden bed prep for January, I want to plant by seed and transplanting turkey-friendly plants, like blackberries, chokeberries, clover, elderberries, Chickasaw and flatwoods plum, greens, mulberries, honeysuckles, white proso millet, oats, and sumac.  I have seeds for the groundcovers.

Staying prepared for hurricanes Helena and Milton made it a lot easier to digest and not stress. Afterwards, I am realizing how lucky we are by making it through them.

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