tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post7074039073641030793..comments2024-02-26T02:22:48.643-08:00Comments on A Foothill Home Companion: ::Discoveries::Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-86427830916660149792009-07-27T20:25:11.812-07:002009-07-27T20:25:11.812-07:00I love the idea of a compost garden! We dded out o...I love the idea of a compost garden! We dded out own kitchen compost to our raised beds this year for the first time and have had tomatoes pop up as well as some mystery plants that we are waiting to see what they might be. It appears to be some type of squash or melon, but we're not sure. :)Soon, Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855857323371531628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-63139747795988281842009-07-27T06:12:33.028-07:002009-07-27T06:12:33.028-07:00Oh, Molly, keep running! It may very well turn in...Oh, Molly, keep running! It may very well turn into a passion. It's never too late to discover a hidden talent. And you may find out along the way that it was a natural talent all along - it was just waiting to be invited to the dance...A Friend Across the Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516288783165930589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-61316487665549545692009-07-27T00:34:23.265-07:002009-07-27T00:34:23.265-07:00I agree! So do our chickens! We are all worth good...I agree! So do our chickens! We are all worth good organic food!<br /><br />And yes, do plant your entire fall crop with compost--just interplant with a few things you know you didn't toss into the pile this summer ;)<br /><br />AND yes, the high school track at summer is my spa night. :)stephhttp://boysalmanac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-65415443393604874582009-07-26T19:27:59.582-07:002009-07-26T19:27:59.582-07:00Hi Molly,
I have been away from home for a few day...Hi Molly,<br />I have been away from home for a few days, and was scanning the new posts of bloggers I follow. When I saw your picture of Modesto Milling, I had to investigate right away--I grew up in Modesto, and wondered if it was your town, too. I found that it wasn't of course! Hmm... "A FOOTHILL Home Companion." ...<br />I enjoy your blog, and I wish you many more discoveries. And that rainbow yarn worked up wonderfully for Avery's project!Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313315926201426600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-71525862215017808432009-07-26T19:25:11.245-07:002009-07-26T19:25:11.245-07:00I totally agree about the "real" waterme...I totally agree about the "real" watermelons. I was delighted to find that the ones available in Luxembourg are the "real" ones, black seeds and all! My oldest wanted me to take the seeds out and I explained that everyone should know how to spit out watermelon seeds. Simple pleasures.katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024345906273810543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-64478233202330055352009-07-26T07:47:38.745-07:002009-07-26T07:47:38.745-07:00Our compost area usually sports a "volunteer&...Our compost area usually sports a "volunteer" plant or two as well and like you said, it's the hardiest looking one of all! <br /><br />I too, never would have thought that I would love chickens. But I do. :)<br /><br />Again, I love your photos!debhttp://prettysimple.typepad.com/pretty_simple/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-67156750942257180262009-07-25T15:00:19.910-07:002009-07-25T15:00:19.910-07:00Seeded watermellons are definitely the best. I lo...Seeded watermellons are definitely the best. I love your photography as usual!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387755027721718430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-69945470111711082912009-07-25T13:37:08.813-07:002009-07-25T13:37:08.813-07:00Oh running (or jogging.) Why does this activity e...Oh running (or jogging.) Why does this activity evade me? It seems like it would totally get the job done, if you know what I mean. I like the idea of a track in the early nighttime. I'm certain I couldn't handle it in full sun, but maybe the oddness of the time of day would propel me to keep putting one foot in front of the other quicker than usual.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502392554639585684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-54772136533029459452009-07-25T09:54:40.338-07:002009-07-25T09:54:40.338-07:00we disdain “seedless” watermelons at our house, to...we disdain “seedless” watermelons at our house, too. we bought a real watermelon at a roadside stand this week, chilled it in the fridge and ate it for the next two days — so delicious!<br /><br />next year we’ll grow our own. i have a strong recommendation for a little round dark green variety. if only the raccoons wouldn’t interfere...Lorihttp://www.campcreekpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-57284865165107573402009-07-24T23:39:00.067-07:002009-07-24T23:39:00.067-07:00I *so* miss real watermelon with seeds. It tastes...I *so* miss real watermelon with seeds. It tastes way better than the so-called "seedless", and the seeds are way easier to spit out. *sigh* (I don't want to eat those wimpy seeds that are in the "seedless" types, regardless of how soft they are.)noricumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904523391639958451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-68065784989170283522009-07-24T20:11:18.236-07:002009-07-24T20:11:18.236-07:00I like this post so much : ) It is fun when seeds ...I like this post so much : ) It is fun when seeds grow right before our very eyes in unexpected places as if by magic! And to think how much time and energy can be put into gardening when nature can do it so effortlessly on its own in the 'wild'! I was so happy last year to find bunches of sunflowers growing up strong in big pots that I had stuck a bird feeder in. Now when I actually 'planted' sunflower seeds I sat and watched birds pecking at the ground and eating each one : ) You should try throwing some heirloom watermelon seeds into your compost ; ) Fedco seeds has some really neat varieties then you can save them each year!gardenmamahttp://gardenmama.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-1670027058296732332009-07-24T20:03:01.823-07:002009-07-24T20:03:01.823-07:00Thanks for the tip on the Moth! The next event is...Thanks for the tip on the Moth! The next event is at a place my hubby and I went on one of our early dates...late and loud music. Early storytelling sounds about my speed this summer!Andrea, the little collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735406235196782602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-15742026391433707422009-07-24T19:23:31.767-07:002009-07-24T19:23:31.767-07:00I've been there! ;D
My husband and I just dis...I've been there! ;D<br />My husband and I just discovered The Moth as well. We enjoy listening to the podcasts after the kids have gone to bed. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, I love your site!Carmen Rigby-Willsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363968178217671641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-45623793007953578632009-07-24T18:47:09.462-07:002009-07-24T18:47:09.462-07:00I was SO surprised to hear you were DRIVING so far...I was SO surprised to hear you were DRIVING so far! I refrained from asking WHY? So glad you cleared this up! Don't forget we have a wonderful feed store here in Vacaville. If there is something they have you need we can work it out!<br />Tell George I've been enjoying his brew VERY much!<br />Love DadUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544691054457737706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-36331648578096194832009-07-24T16:37:21.839-07:002009-07-24T16:37:21.839-07:00I'm laughing at the surprises in your compost!...I'm laughing at the surprises in your compost! I put compost under a few new bushes, and a squash plant came up. Those squash seeds are tough little buggers!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-233317216941867482009-07-24T16:32:11.934-07:002009-07-24T16:32:11.934-07:00i've been listening to podcasts of the moth fo...i've been listening to podcasts of the moth for over a year now, it is good to know there are others who find it interesting, intriguing and entertaining. love the yarn!3anklebitershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283079863174066747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-91164048196029657702009-07-24T16:22:41.959-07:002009-07-24T16:22:41.959-07:00funny you should mention the watermelon. i was jus...funny you should mention the watermelon. i was just having this discussion with a friend the other day and we both think the seeded watermelons are more "natural" thus better to eat. lol i've yet to learn how they actually plant a seedless watermelon. with a seed? it seems oddly against nature to grow something that doesn't have any chance of reproducing itself, no?<br /><br />;)<br /><br />~TaraTheOrganicSisterhttp://theorganicsister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-84683039705820158322009-07-24T14:15:24.784-07:002009-07-24T14:15:24.784-07:00yikes - 200 miles. I have two sources of organic ...yikes - 200 miles. I have two sources of organic feed both within 10 miles. Yes, you do LOVE those chickens. I love mine too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-1857212344469572022009-07-24T13:00:42.120-07:002009-07-24T13:00:42.120-07:00beautiful post molly, what a great mamma you are! ...beautiful post molly, what a great mamma you are! i am so happy that your summer is going well. sherrysherryhttp://www.rovinggirlnotes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-2562672527787634612009-07-24T11:58:41.576-07:002009-07-24T11:58:41.576-07:00I made a new raised bed this year by putting cardb...I made a new raised bed this year by putting cardboard down, a layer of sawdust, and 14 inches of compost. The zucchini, marigolds, cucumbers love it. I think this works best with crops that really like it hot.elizabeth ~ so wabi sabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04306980131419949770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-14374934871317177522009-07-24T11:43:37.023-07:002009-07-24T11:43:37.023-07:00I love seeded watermelons and The Moth, too. My k...I love seeded watermelons and The Moth, too. My kids don't understand my love of old fashioned watermelons. <br /><br />But I did manage to share with them the joy of a greased watermelon race this summer. Cover watermelon in Crisco, throw into a body of water, and the kid who carries it onto shore gets the first piece.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779866178920345344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-8661600982438329872009-07-24T11:37:05.281-07:002009-07-24T11:37:05.281-07:00Somehow those weird ugly yarns seem to get better ...Somehow those weird ugly yarns seem to get better when turned into i-cord.. perhaps that is just what they are meant for!Sorkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982214011759375792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-42708368887511499692009-07-24T11:32:16.799-07:002009-07-24T11:32:16.799-07:00Ha! My friend drives to Modesto Milling from Oakla...Ha! My friend drives to Modesto Milling from Oakland for organic feed. She's probably going as far as you are, but from the opposite direction.<br /><br />I so admire talented storytellers. Are you visiting The Moth to listen to the stories online? Wow--I sure wish I could hear the stories of some of those headliners!patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344799869066551079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-91631736406176124862009-07-24T11:21:34.111-07:002009-07-24T11:21:34.111-07:00Your photos are always so inspiring and lovely, bu...Your photos are always so inspiring and lovely, but not contrived or unrealistic. I appreciate this about your blog. Just wanted to tell you that.Jasie VanGesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583974480069156969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-90602712225676778182009-07-24T10:35:12.250-07:002009-07-24T10:35:12.250-07:00the picture of you standing on the bleacher is bea...the picture of you standing on the bleacher is beautiful. maybe if i tried running in the dark i wouldn't mind it so much either. matt is a runner and i wish it was something we could share. maybe i should give another go. good for you for getting out there!gonzomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339049589778173408noreply@blogger.com