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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. β Izaak Walton

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Thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. β Izaak Walton
Hey bird, high is your perch,
Be it oak or birch;
Wings when you flap
I want to clap;
When you take a bite
I enjoy the sight;
When you take flight
Join you I just might!
It’s a sure sign of summer at Raj Farm. 4-legged hackers have been gaining access to and stealing data (flowers, fruits, veggies, leaves, shoots and anything else that is edible!). π‘It’s a summerlong game the hackers like to call “Stop me if you can” that’s played out past few years at Raj Farm. π Security is of prime importance and so we have put up firewalls for protection of the plants. I know the firewalls/cages/trellis around lettuce, beets, parsley and salsa peppers have wide range of ports open making them less secure but it’s to satisfy application (of hands to pluck produce) needs. π The hackers have drawn first blood with successful breach of lettuce, beets, parsley and salsa pepper containers. The situation will be closely monitored rest of the summer and security updates issued as necessary π
Nah, I am not angry or upset with the 4-legged hackers. Wifey says if they win we earn good karma for feeding hungry creatures, I agree with that π The hackers are very resourceful π but I just wish they were smarter though. Let me explain. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you” goes a saying. And my hand waters the plants! If the hackers don’t show enough restraint they are jeopardizing their own food source π
Parsley, salsa peppers, cilantro (L-R).
Good for pasta, salsa, chutney!
That covers Europe, Americas and Asia and the most common food I eat at home or out: Indian, Mexican and Italian!
International blend indeed!
R rated βtis
Cos it’s a tale of birds and bees
R rated βtis
Cos it involves sowing seeds
R rated βtis,
Not for its contents,
Cos it’s narrated by Raj π
Verdict: Terrestrial is winning big!
Life lesson: Air superiority doesn’t count much, especially if the opponent is determined and prepared to
hold ground. Please pay heed, humans π
Phone in one hand
Outside I stand
Flush with seeds bird feeder is looking grand
There is supply, why is there no demand? π’
On the other hand
I now understand
In time a bird or two will land
Instant response I just can’t demand π
With two of my biggest fans!
You are right, never seen them happier!
Pink, Yellow and Red roses leading the way! π
They certainly rose to the occasion. π
This year trying a slightly differing approach to potting plants. Lot of plastic pots from buying flowering pots past few years with soil inside too. Trying to minimize buying new pots and reuse existing ones. Towards that end I have cut out the bottom of some of the plastic pots and placed them in spaces with an inch or two of the soil dug in. The idea is to use the soil inside the pot and yet promote the growth of the roots in the soil underneath the open bottom of the pot. The pot should also provide a support structure in windy conditions. Let’s see how it works out. In the composite picture roses appear to be leaning toward roses of other colors and engaging in a lively conversation. π
Enjoy the feast for the eyes of flowers in bloom π
That ball of fire
A look at it can strike fear
Exposure to it can make one perspire
All organisms need it to respire
Don’t go anywhere near
If you don’t fancy a sear!
Hey, the Sun is here
And the son is here
When they are near
Together they bring cheer
Enjoying nature
And feeling blessed is my nature!