Bloom Where You're Planted Farm

I'd better start this post with a little prayer of thanks for the 1.5 inches of rain we got Sunday night.  This was the driest its ever been at planting time, and we desperately needed a rain to wet the soil so the pumpkin seeds could germinate.  Pumpkin plants can tolerate pretty dry conditions, but without moist soil the seeds won't sprout.  Now with the rain our seedlings should be popping out in 5-7 days!

We planted 35 different varieties of produce:  orange (Jack-O-Lantern & pie) pumpkins, heirloom pumpkins, small gourds, large hardshell gourds, and squash.  We always try to add a couple new varieties and I'm excited about this year's additions.

The pumpkins we planted in early May are doing well.  These will hopefully yield some beauties to take to our county fair.  The broom corn is also looking good and should be a cool addition to our fall decor.

A.J. the calf and our four new chicks are growing and thriving.  Check out our Facebook page for their latest photos.  www.facebook.com/bloomwhereyoureplantedfarm

On June 9 we drove near Yutan to pick up two new goats.  They're pygmy/fainting goat crosses, males about five months old.  They're super cute but not very fond of humans yet.  We'll have to bribe them with food until we're able to pet and handle them better.  By fall they should be very friendly and happy to eat out of visitors' hands!  We're having a naming contest on Facebook.  Submit your suggestions, we'll put them up for a vote, and the winner(s) will receive free admission to the Pumpkin Festival!

Watch for us in the Weeping Water Limestone Day and Murdock 4th of July parades.  Have a great summer, and we hope to see you soon on the farm!