Archive for July, 2011

Kale Because

We grow Blue Kale, Red Russian Kale, and Wild Garden Kale. It is best used raw in a salad when the leaves are little. As they grow, stir fry them in olive oil, with garlic and onions. Cruciferous vegetables reduce oxidative stress and therefore may help protect against cancer. ( Web MD.com) Kale is super […]

July 19, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Safety

Deut. 31:8 “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you, nor forsake you; do not fear or be dismayed.”

July 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Broccoli Because

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable. It contains vitamins, nutrients, fiber and photo chemicals that are soooo good for you. Nutrition experts say these things are good for fighting cancer as well as heart disease. In studies by the American Institute of Cancer Research report that cruciferous veggies have stopped growth of cancer cells in tumors […]

July 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Waiting

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall walk and not faint. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary.

July 18, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Hollyhocks

I love bright colors.They make me happy. The Hollyhocks that border the front of our main garden are a riot of color. Bob doesn’t like them much. He says they are invasive. The Hollyhock s are planted in front of the strawberry patch. Sometimes, he pulls up invading Hollyhock plants out of the strawberry’s. On […]

July 17, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Picking and Grinning

I just picked my first zucchini squash for 2011. In addition, my first Jalapeno peppers were added to the basket. The Jalapenos will top the pizza for dinner. It is so fun for me to pick the “first” of the season. It is going to be a very good year.

July 15, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Storm

Bad storm. I was heading into town and I turned around and came home. The sky is ugly. Three inches of rain came this morning and I thought it was over. Wrong! Wall cloud, thunder and lightening make for a strange sky. The corn fields around me are flooded. I have never seen sky like […]

July 15, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: News

Windsocks

We have four windsocks that border our main garden. The windsocks makes it look like a party is happening here. The windsocks celebrate the privilege of having a garden that feeds us. Psalm 85:12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.

July 14, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Vacation Bible School and The Food Shelf

Our old green Van is loaded with food collected from St. John’s vacation Bible school kids. The children brought in food to share with the local Food Shelf. I think this is neat! Our children need to be taught to give–and not just be entertained. I hope more and more churches will get the idea […]

July 14, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Today

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14

July 13, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations