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GREEN THUMB

Its past mid-July for sure. At the beginning of the month we were concerned about the corn being knee-high. Now its past shoulder high and we are looking for the tassels, then the new ears and finally finished corn ears. Soon we will have sweet corn from the area gardens even if only small ears. By the end of August the sweet corn stands will be plentiful giving some kids income and corn for the table.

GET THE DIRT

The secret to good deadheading is to make it as invisible as possible. For example, cut off spent blooms and stalks all the way back to the leaf joint.

THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

On Mended Knee He Stood Laundry beckoned this early morn as the sun began to reflect upon the farmhouse floor. Funny how the basket fills up so readily even with an empty nest had been my thought as of late.

Let Go and Let God

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 NIV We sometimes need to remind ourselves that we are not entirely responsible for the way things turn out with our affairs, let alone the outcome of worldly affairs. Sometimes it is okay to take a moral holiday and leave everything to God.

BUTTERMAKERS END SEASON 14-5 IN LEAGUE PLAY

Hadley would end the regular season play on a 2-game winning streak. Here is the week’s games recap: HADLEY 10 ADRIAN 5 The Adrian A’s finally made it to Hadley to take on the Buttermakers in a game that was originally scheduled to be played on Memorial Day.