GoodGollyMissMolly! Things ’round this outfit have been busier than usual. Must be the close of a season – as in the door officially slammed shut. There are still several things I/we need to do before winter sets in. One of the ‘check list’ assignments was to take senior photos for a young friend [Jessica] during her favorite season … Fall. Here is one – taken on a high bluff at the family ranch. C’mon in to see the rest and some of the other ‘ranchy’ goings on … in every nook & cranny.
I’m loopy about pumpkins. Well, actually, Autumn is the root of this love for ‘Her Royal OrangeNess’ ~ the undisputed Queen of the fall parade.
Karen says: This was a great time reading all you do in fall, was blessed to see what you did in spring. People do not have any idea what real cattle ranchers go threw to help put food on our table. Thanks for sharing.
Terri says: Thank you for another inspiring post! This afternoon I plan to bake a batch of the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bread-it sounds so yummy.
Blessings to all,
Terri in NC
Joan says: Ah another wonderful visit!! Love the pumpkin story, never had I looked into it or heard it – thanks. There is not a pumpkin around that I don’t see the beauty of it and the gourds, even the big knobby ones, they have grown on me. Love the picture of the velvet chenille stem pumpkins, going to have to try to make some of those beauties. Yes there is something special about being ‘quiet’ in a corralled heard, just a bit magical sitting atop a horse looking onto the backs of God’s creatures. A lot of work being a rancher but the joy is there too. I too have been praying for all the ranchers so badly hit by the blizzard. Fortunately I live by a pretty good sized pond with grasses surrounding it, so am privileged to see the fowl, flying in and out, ahhh the wonders of God!! I wish you a Happy Fall on this very cold Fall morn. God Bless
Diana Henretty says: Good Morning From the Frosty Ozarks,
Your recipes sound so divine today, thanks for sharing them.
Our home fires are burning this morning, made loaves of Sweet Potato
Pecan bread to share this week.
Loved your pictures today, I hope you don’t mind if I copy your beautiful
wreath today for my holiday door, it is so lovely and full of fall.
Happiness to you from Noel Mo, Diana
Bonnie says: Shery, always wait anxiously for your post! Love them all. Thanks for educating the rest of us about cattle ranching. And thanks, also, for the recipes, but pumpkin is missing from the ingredients in the Pumpkin chocolate chip bread. I’m wanting to make some, so would appreciate knowing how much pumpkin. The stuffed pumpkin sounds very intriguing too.
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OOOOOooooPs! So sorry! You need ONE 15 oz can. Shery J
Diann says: I am especially grateful for fall this year, as it has been a hot and fiery year in my area. And I am also glad I am not in the snow! Cool this year is in the mid-80’s, high 70’s! That aside, the great oak (well over one hundred years old) is dropping her harvest of acorns. By spring I will literally have a thousand little oak trees in every planter, pot, spot of dirt to share with friends. Over the years the oak tree drops an exceptionally large amount of acorns and this is one of those years. Our neighbors down the road have a great corn maze and pumpkin patch and although California’s seasonal changes are not as dramatic as some states, I can still smell the fall in the air. It is a good time of year. Thanks for your thoughts and letting me bend your ear for a while. Blessings in all of your endeavors.
Denise S. says: Loved reading your post again! I am going to try the pumpkin bread recipe with the chocolate chips. thanks for sharing.
Marilyn says: Shery,
I made the chocolate chip pumpkin bread today using my own cooked pumpkin. It is fabulous! Thank you so much for the inspiring blog.
This is a wonderful post…you shared so much as always, I can see your generous heart in your posts. I grew up in Nebraska on a small farm…beef, corn, wheat etc…I now live in PA on a small sheep farm that my husband and I started for our kids for 4-H, anyways I took for granted the cow calf operation my Dad ran and did not enjoy it like I should have when growing up, so it is good to see a post that celebrates that! And the pumpkin part, O’ my, so many good ideas. I think I will try the pumpkin butter soon. I would love to see more pics and stories about your Corgi! God Bless!
Jan says: Hi Sheri, These pictures are fantastic!!
Happy Fall
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This past weekend, my glampy farmgirl pals and I went on what might be our last glamp-out of the year. The outing included witnessing the annual buffalo roundup at Custer State Park in the nearby Black Hills.
Come along for the ride!
Joan says: Shery, Shery, Shery, will you never not make my heart jump for joy? yes my heart is happy, my eyes are tearing up with pleasure – oh how wonderful to see the buffalo and you to see/hear/smell them in person – right out in God’s country – THANK YOU for the wonderful visit. God Bless.
Teri Personeni says: Oh Shery!! What a wonderful adventure for you and the gals! Thank you so much for including me in it by sharing your great photos. I can almost hear the hoofbeats and buffalo grunts as I scroll through your album.
Karen says: This has been fun see you all as you go on this trip.I may to stay late next yr& get to see with you. I see you have snow now, we are going into low 30’s this weekend.
Karen says: Was great to see my friend have thier last trip, as now snow has come early for you & were in low 30’s starting this sunday, have wood in stove & wood insde.
Terri Wilburn says: Shery, Last week this NC lady was enjoying the intriguing So Dakota Badlands & the beautiful Black Hills of Wyo. Although we missed the Buffalo roundup, we stayed at the Custer State Park Game lodge cabins & enjoyed the arts and crafts fair & all the weekend activities. Early this week the park was quiet and we were able to view the buffalo & other wildlife up close. I snapped lots of photos to keep the memory of this amazing place close at hand.
Thanks to your blog writings and photographs, I felt an extra kinship with this amazing area of the country.
Terri in NC
sue m says: Thank you so much for sharing a most wonderful adventure. I must admit my jealousy but so happy you shared your pictures for me to live vicariously through. Just so special. Thanks again
Debbie says: My oh my Shery! Just amazing to see those buffalo and to get a glimpse of your glamping gals out havin’ fun together!
Loved this post from top to bottom! Oh, and we share having "crowdaphobia"! I’d much rather be where I can see my way in and out with plenty of space around me! It creeps up on me when I fly, go to the movies and to concerts and in the mall.
The leaves are turning so quickly here in New England. The earliest I’ve seen since arriving 12 years ago. As always, your blogs are an inspiration!
THANK YOU!
hugs!
Deb ( beach farmgirl )!
Carol Norwood says: Shery … That must have been a wonderful spectacle to witness, despite your fear of crowds (one I share, by the way)! What wonderful pictures and what a wonderful sisterhood of glamping friends. Aren’t you glad you aren’t there this weekend … with 2-3 feet of snow? Good gracious! Carol
Jan says: Did you actually have power, or did you use a generator for your heater in your trailer? Looks pretty nippy in that neck of the woods. Fall is definitely upon us…
I just purchased a lovely vintage red and black vintage vest from an estate sale. I feel honored to own it as it belonged to a wonderful cowboy in it’s previous life. I told his wife that I would wear it around a campfire and when I did I would say, ‘Thank you Ross!’. She thought that was just great…
Wonderful and interesting post, Shery!
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Yes, Jan, we did have electrical and water hook-ups at this campground. It was NICE to have lights and water when it is cold.
Robin Griffin says: O my goodness what wonderful pictures. I would give anything to be able to do that just once. Thanks so much. I really enjoyed it.
Sandi says: Wow! What an experience! I’d love to witness that someday, and it did look like a movie script from Dances With Wolves! This coming weekend is our (probably) final campout of the year and it will be bittersweet! So enjoyed your pictures! Glad your friend had her camera!
Sandi (the Travelin’ Sister)
Denise S says: Ok, for someone who doesn’t know and has only been in WY & SD once, explain about the buffalo round up. I’ve been to Custer State Park and am just curious. You make me want to come visit your area so badly again! thanks for the great pictures you always post. Oh, and did your area get lots of snow over this past weekend??
Mercedes says: Thank you so much for posting the buffalo round up photos. What an incredible adventure. I live in the city and long for the country life.
Love your posts
Remember the old Neil Diamond tune, September Morn? It came to mind a Saturday ago. My glampy galpals and I participated in our little town’s annual classic car show. We reserved a corner in the city park and glamped up our part of the show in Glamperous fashion, in full regalia! It was a beautiful September morning that turned into a hot ‘indian summer’ afternoon. It was so much fun sitting around all day and visiting with the mob of passers by. The glampers were open for everyone to look at and they were a huge hit! Golden Oldies music filled the air at the park. It was like being in a time capsule, or taking a trip back through the years, back to a time when your food order was brought to your car and sat on a tray hung on the driver’s window. Memory Lane to be sure … and we had alllll day to linger in that now far away place – “Happy Days”.
“September morn, we danced until the night became a brand new day, two lovers playing scenes from some romantic play.”
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Diann says: I saw an aurora in the clouds on the way to work last week…I work in a men’s prison….really bad humans and was feeling negative and weary. I had never seen one here before and it was stunning and it made me think and look to better things. Amazing how the universe can change your perspective. It made me feel like I had witnessed a miracle and in truth, I did.
Thank you so much for sharing all of those lovely glamping photos. I really loved every single one because i love all of that vintage goodness. It reminds me of stories my dad told from his childhood and everything else good 🙂 🙂 Plus I just think older stuff has more style and character, too 🙂 🙂 Have a great weekend, Shery 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 😉
What a beautiful angel, with her arm stretched outward. Thank you for sharing it. We are always reminded he is always with us.
Farmgirl fan,
Toni
Marge Hofknecht says: Generally, I’m not the camping type but after looking at the lovely "glampers"…..! Looks like you all had fun. And thanks for sharing about the cross in the sky. I worry when I look at the news but God is in control. Nothing gets by Him. Our little town of Crossville seems to be the old car capital of TN. Several times a year downtown Crossville holds activities that include showing off some old time beauties. I always see old cars being driven around. Thanks for sharing your fun with us. Marge in Crossville, TN
Joan says: Thank you Shery for the Love in this message! The pictures are super and your telling of the great time y’all had is fun to read. Life is a blessing. God Bless
Judith McQuaig says: Beautiful pictures. You all (yes, I’m from the south) must have had a wonderful time. Wish I could have been there.
Denise says: Love the photos of the glampers. So cute. Glad you had so much fun. Yes the days are dark but God is still here as he showed you. Much love and God bless xx
Sooo … my farmgirl gal-pals & I are getting this glamping thing down to a science … and we’re adding other glampers to the flock. The easy part is wanting to go. The hard part is getting everyone on the same page schedule-wise! We’re all busy with ‘life’ in general. But, one way or another, we manage. C’mon in and see for yourself.
Adrienne says: Oh, how I miss glamping and my full-time RVing days! You all seem to be having a wonderful time and I hope you continue to enjoy not only the work but the results of your renovations. The honey cake is delicious and since it’s the second day of Rosh Hashanah, "L’shana tova!" or "Have a happy (and sweet) new year!"
Joan says: Y’all are living a dream of mine – friends and camping – oh yes lots of work but my oh my look at the beautiful results!! Thanks for sharing your times and give all the girls a ‘hey’ from one who wishes she could do camping again – but God has blessed me with all the glampers and a wonderful life here reading about your lives.
God Bless
Sharon says: Sure wish I could do something so relaxing, with good friends.
Jan says: What a wonderful glamping trip you girls had! My husband and I just got back from a camping stint at a nearby lake. The camp host was the first to peek into our ’65 Ideal and even he commented on the ‘fantastic decorating’! He even loved my bedspread…His rig is a 40 foot motor home that undoubtedly costs more than my HOUSE! Anyway, we were the bell of the ball at that campsite…A flash from the past..
That little Bonnie is a jewel and your photos of your young friend Jaycee are exceptional! Another great post Shery!
Brenda says: Sweet article! I love the photo comparison of the Little Siesta camper and the huge RV 🙂
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Some days you get be a cowgirl. Other days you get to be the cook. I love to do as many things outside as I can, but I don’t mind being under a roof either. There is a place for everything in a balanced life. Balance is an art and it is also a very do-able thing even though Life sometimes challenges our ability to make it so. Oft times the ‘view from my saddle’ is a treat – rather than being what I do most of the time. Cowgirling isn’t an every day affair.
Claudia says: Beautiful! Can almost smell the sage…
Diana Henretty says: I love your post for several reasons, the pictures are out of this world with beauty, and the way your decorate just gives my heart a thrill. I made your little candle lamps with tin bowls and hurricane globes placed inside you had displayed around Christmas, now a centerpiece on my kitchen table.
But, a couple other reasons, is that each time I read it, it reminds me so of the John Denver "Song of Wyoming", and also his many songs about the cowboy’s life.
The father I barely knew, spent his last years on his ranch in Wyoming, and so when I read your post, it connects my heartstrings to him, even though he has been gone for 34 yrs, when I see your pictures, it somehow helps me see
him once again.
Thanks so much for making my day brighter and my heart lighter!
Hugs from Noel, Mo. ……Diana
Denise S says: I always love ALL your pictures you post!
Ann says: Dear Shery – I am always delighted and astonished by your prose and gorgeous photos. I have the delight of sitting on my screened porch right now and oh, how I wish I could capture the scene as you do. I enjoy your musings and blessings very much!
Joan says: Once again another super read and visual delight. Thanks for the fun afternoon, sitting here with the beautiful breeze, looking out onto my flower gardens, none as pretty as yours though. God Bless
Cindy Hunter says: Love your post…especially the pictures. While this time of year is busy with all the bounty of the garden, I savor every moment! Winter will be here soon enough.
All of it is a blessing.
Carol Norwood says: Shery … As always I love your post and your pictures. I don’t think there is such thing as "too many" sky pictures; I love them all! Is there any chance of getting your sweet beet relish recipe? It sounds delish! Enjoy the remaining summer days … Carol
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Carol, Actually it is my momma’s recipe and I would be happy to post it :o) Thank you all for the friendship and kind words. Shery
Karen says: Dear Shery, I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy your pictures and the topics you write about..I have never lived in the west…I have only dreamed about it since I was a little girl. Being raised in Ohio, my Grandfather and Grandmother had a small farm where we spent most of our weekends. I have been in love with horses ever since I can remember. Your pictures sometimes make me cry, they are so beautiful and full of life. Wyoming is such a gorgeous state. In 1975 we took a trip to Yellowstone. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. I wish I could return! Please continue to post your lovely stories and pictures. Thank You
Jan says: Wow! Your plantings are doing superbly! Do you fertilize on a regular basis? What do you use?
What a wonderful summer…
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Jan, I don’t use plant food…just good homemade cow & horse poop :o) In the spring, I top dress my garden a new layer of aged manure and then turn it over. Thank you, Shery
Thank you for sharing with us your Saddle sights. I live in BC, Canada on Vancouver Island in an area called Yellowpoint. My husband and I moved here eight years ago for our retirement. Not much retiring is happening but we are doing what we love to do; me gardening and developing a very small scale kitchen/market garden and my husband fly fishing. We love the country living but some days we do wonder what we were thinking taking on a very small property which needed much work and a fixer upper helper house in need of much in the way of renovations. But, we plug along, doing what we can when we can and when we can afford to. Your entries are most interesting and give me incentive to keep on going with our projects here at ‘Naturewood’ our given name for our little plot of land. Thank you. Marian
taylor says: First time i have posted. i live in kentucky having moved here from the mountains of new hampshire. my horses- arabians and rocky mtns. keep me busy as well as gardening and "junking" – still searching for my little teardrop or small trailer to cowgirl up. i love your pictures, your horse is lovely- a quarterhorse ? your plants are lovely as are their containers. what fun- will be looking forward to your blogs from now on- thank-you !
taylor says: First time i have posted. i live in kentucky having moved here from the mountains of new hampshire. my horses- arabians and rocky mtns. keep me busy as well as gardening and "junking" – still searching for my little teardrop or small trailer to cowgirl up. i love your pictures, your horse is lovely- a quarterhorse ? your plants are lovely as are their containers. what fun- will be looking forward to your blogs from now on- thank-you !
How jealous I am! I work on an online auction website that sells tac and other farm equipment. Some of my best days are those that I get to drive a herd of cattle. Currently, my work consists of posting pictures of cattle that are for sale…Not the same.
Every morning is a gift, a fresh start … the new day is full of discoveries and positive happenings … even amidst challenges. At least, it can be thus if we don’t forget to balance our focus.
Remember this: TODAY you are here on earth for a reason. You have talents and qualities that can bring goodness to the lives of those around you. That idea alone is a high calling! A kind smile, an encouraging word, a fun and loving gesture, offering the gift of listening – – simple things can change someone’s day. For that matter, building others up changes US for the better.
Sweetening a day for someone else is a sure way to do the very same thing for ourselves.
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Mary Rauch says: I just had such a lovely "visit" with you/your pictures. I suppose your young friend was thrilled with the pictures? I was! Sure liked the black and white also!
I see what you mean about not-too-much-daylight under the Corgi; so sweet. Thanks for the pics!
Betty Benesi says: I love this time of year when the horses are so sleek. Also it appears you don’t have the usual brown grasses common this time of year. We’re pretty dry this year in California, but have had an unusually cool summer.
Love your gardens. They are such an inspiration!
Joan says: As always another wonderful visit with you and all your lovlies – containers, flowers, young friends (great pic’s), words, awww sweet baby Miss Sally, way to go sis — snag the glamper and the beautiful horses, what a joy to have a visit with you. Thanks Shery, God Bless
Jan says: I am so glad that you got to ‘meet’ such a wonderful spider. I believe that it is a crab spider. They change their color to match their background and do not have webs. They simply wait for their meal to come to them! They have always fascinated me..
That little Miss Sally is the cutest. No wonder you couldn’t resist her! Your gardens and views are beautiful. Ribbon is one gorgeous girl.
I have a beet addiction going on and my blood pressure is DOWN. Going to research that!
As usual, your pictures are wonderful…
Kay (Old Cowgirl) Montoya says: You have made my day. When I grew up in Burns Oregon, I had friends who lived on ranch’s, had to my Mom had a fear of Horse’s and I a huge love for them. So I rode at all my friends ranch’s. Even did a cattle drive, bareback and farm horse. We got along great. Your pictures and comments bring me back to a wonderful time. I am 70 now and lost my husband of 27 years last Nov. I am moving on to a Manufactured home park in the city of Salem. I will live through you and your wonderful description of your ranch life. Thank you and God Bless you.
Oh Shery, I LOVED every little word and photo in your post and the message is one we all need to be reminded of more often than not I’m afraid. It’s so true about what an eden of your own no matter the size will bring to your corner of the world. I marvel at the insects, toads, butterflies, bees, snails, moths, hummingbirds, squirrels, snakes and birds that visit my garden. It’s truly amazing. Your little Sally O Malley is A DOR A BLE! May I introduce her to Max? And Ribbon is beautiful beyond words.
Thanks for sharing your view from the saddle. As always it’s a delight and a lift when we visit!
Hugs from the east!
Deb
BeckyT says: Thank you for such a lovely visit. I like your attitude. Beautiful flowers and pictures. God bless you.
Theresa Bondurant says: I love your posts! It takes me to another world….out on the farm. what a life you lead. And that puppy! Take two bundles of love! Thanks for you posts. I always look forward to them! Best to you….Theresa
Nancy Beers says: Love all your pictures, I too am so thankful for each new day and the blessing it hold.
Love Miss Sally O Malley, enjoy her That little One will bring a new blessing each day.
Thank You !
Jan says: Hi Shery, I love all of your posts, but I think this one is my favorite one so far. The senior pictures of your friend are beautiful, great job! Your little Sally ‘O Malley is adorable!! These little Corgi’s are just the best! I love, love mine to pieces. Love your idea for the fall bird garden and your flowers are so pretty!! Ribbon looks beautiful as usual, she really is a fantastic looking mare. Can’t wait to see the pictures of the new glampers campers! What fun you girls must have on your get-aways. Well until next time…..Blessings to you.
Diann says: Thanks, I needed some positive today…sigh. I live in a lovely part of the country, but, I work in a really ugly place, a men’s prison. I am so often bombarded with such negative ugly. In a few years I will retire from "that place". It is my fervent hope that my attitude toward the human race improves. Thanks again for the lovely pictures and the uplifting words, I really needed it.
Shery, just love your photos and the puppy is so cute. When you do your quotes I copy them in a book I have for further reading and whether yours or some you have quoted, I love them. Your ranch is beautiful and I can get lost in the reading. I also want to be a glamper, I’m almost 70 and have an eighty year old husband who is sick so I guess I never will be, only by dreaming. That’s ok because I read about you girls all the time. Take care and keep up the good work, Love ya farm sister, Juanita
‘Summertime’ is a matter of going from one thing to the next in an effort to squeeze all of summer’s bounty into the short span of time we’re given to enjoy the hundreds of things we want to do and need to do. No wonder we’re bone tired at days end … but what a fine kind of weary it is. C’mon in and take a look at my to-do list … and please leave a list of what’all you’ve been busy trying to keep up with.
The above photo was taken when we were moving cattle. Echinacea is in full bloom and it was everywhere!
Sue says: Great article. I love the pic of y’all and the Glampers are fantastic. I’ll be a big fan of this blog. I would love to find one of these little campers.
Elaine says: Love your photos and your words. Do I see a hackamore on your horse you’re sitting on? Love your mud puddle palomina. She’s a beauty (I mean, she’s okay ;-P)
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Hi Elaine, Yes a hackamore. We start all of our horses in one. Actually, Ribbon is overdue to graduate to a bit. I love the Myers western shank snaffle. Best bit in the business IMO…you can leave them in it forever or move on to more of a bit if need be. It is a ‘happy horse’ bit. Even the fussiest mouth goes quiet. Thanks!! – Shery J
Nicki says: Hi, Shery! I loved this post; it was like a newsy letter from a good friend! Your glamper is adorable! I’d love to fix up a trailer, but I don’t know if I’d haul it anywhere, lol. And your horse…OH MY! Now that is a GORGEOUS color — I’ve never seen it before! Do you swoon every time you see her? I had an Appaloosa in my teens, so a colorful Appy still makes me weak in the knees. Thanks for your blog!
bonnie ellis says: Shery: I just love the new picture of you on the blog. You look great and so does Ribbon. So glad you had a chance to hay this year. It keeps prices down. Your pictures are fantastic as usual. Thanks for your words.
Connie Sadowinski says: Hi Shery,
I enjoyed your post and photos very much. Thanks always for a very interesting blog. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!
Bonnie says: Shery, How nice (and I should have guessed) that you are also a lover of Tasha Tudor. What a "farmgirl" she was indeed. I have always loved her art and books.
As always, enjoyed your blog and pictures. Since never having traveled west of Wisconsin, I love seeing the everyday life you provide in pictures. We have access to the beautiful photos of the famous places, but I love seeing life from your vantage point. Thanks!
Susan says: Hi Shery:
I got to your blog from MaryJanesFarm page on FB. I’m trolling the FB trying to distract myself from worrying about my Mom right now (she will be fine – had a mild medical emergency but she is way out in WA state and I’m here in Minneapolis, MN) Anyway, what a healing balm your blog is – just so calming to see life out west. I loved all your pics – and get the Corgi!
Debbie says: What? A Corgi? Shery, you better be careful…Corgis are like potato chips… It’s hard to have just one!!! Your little Sally O Mally will bring you joy every minute of every day you look into her sweet brown eyes. Corgis just emit joy and want to be with you where ever you are. We are crazy about our Max! We talk about getting another one, but I don’t think our house could stand more hair. They shed year round I’m afraid, but who cares.. Love is love! Your Sally will be thrilled to have something to herd. All Max has is us, backyard squirrels and seagulls! We love Tasha Tudor in our house too. I’ve read all of her books. She had some of Max’s relatives for her beloved dogs. Our breeder Anne Bowes has been breeding corgis for 30 plus years. She has a picture of Tasha and her beloved corgis in her office. Wait till Max sees your Sally. He’ll be smitten!
We just had Max’s baby book out last night. He will be 5 this September. We can hardly believe it. We call him love bug… Loved your post from top to bottom! Can’t wait till you bring Sally home! Corgis are lap dogs too…Sometimes Max doesn’t even wait for our butts to hit the seat before he’s in our lap! So happy for you!!!!
hugs,
Deb aka Beach Farmgirl
Jan says: I had to chuckle when I saw your beet pickles. I can eat quarts of those things…I am addicted to beets this year and I eat so much that my ‘you know what’ is orange!
We took our trailer to a lovely spot on the St. Joe River (ID) last weekend and nestled it under a group of giant cottonwoods. Lovely…
We used to suck the nectar out of the Dalmation toadflax when we were kids…Give it a try..
Yes, Ribbon is extra beautious!
carleen s says: HI..I LOVE YOUR PICTURES…..I HAVE A CORGI – SPANKY…..YOU WILL ABSOUTELY LOVE THE BREED…YES HE MAKES ME SMILE …..GOD BLESS
Linda Petersen says: HI Shery~~~Another great post! Looks like the girls are having a supercool time on the glamping trip:0). The plaid umbrella is a great score. Hometown parades & canning with farmer’s market gems makes me so glad to be a country girl!
Sally O’Malley has your name on her~~~don’t pass her up! We’ve painted the decks,railings,& stairs on the front & back of the house. Reinforced the chicken run. Made basil oil. And~~~spent a lot of time planning & dreaming about FALL! Sept.1st I kick into high gear & we are on the downhill slide towards that magic time. Anyway~~~have fun the rest of the summer.
XO, Linda, Farmgirl #971
donna says: Tasha Tudor came to our town once for the garden club in Dover, Pa…what a nice experience to see her at her work and hear from her first-hand..she was my kind of lady
Mindy says: I love seeing all of your animal pictures. I am an animal lover and I am currently fostering 3 Australian Shepard puppies for the Humane Society. There is nothing like the sight of puppies playing.
Your horse is indeed a beauty. I had two dogs in mind when I was last looking. The Scotty that I got and a Corgi. Do not know much about Corgis but a good friend had a sister that had one and she was very sweet. I love dogs with short legs….maybe because mine are also on the short side. Still dreaming of a glamper of my own and always have my eyes open as I drive on the back roads around our area as you suggested. My purple bee balm is looking very pretty right now also, the red did not show its face this year, I think I will have to replant. I have been working on a shade walkway planting this summer and trying to get more involved in the church I attend. This next week is Vacation Bible School which I am helping with and my youngest daughter is coming up to spend a couple of nights so my grands can attend. We planted our garden so late this year because of all the rains that I have not started canning anything except on batch of jam. I love sun tea but not sweetened. Not sure why because I love sweet things just not my tea or coffee. Enjoy your coming summer weeks, they do go fast!
Meredith says: Deb, the Beach Farmgirl, said everything about Corgis and Tasha Tudor that I would have said, so just re-read her post and put my name at the bottom! I have three Corgis, a one year old , a three year old, and a thirteen year old. They don’t come any better!
Diann says: I had to laugh when I saw the ladies sitting by the stream…dark tanned arms and white, white legs…lol…I’m just sittin’ here lookin’ at my white feet and legs and laughin’!
And about dogs….well, I’ve been rescuing "throw-away" dogs here in my part of the country for over 10 years. Have found homes for many, many. Have lots! Of all shapes and sizes….they bring me joy no matter what breed. I love the great big ones best! Thanks for sharing your view of the world.
Hi Shery,
I’ve been reading your blogs for a long time. Loved all your pictures and Ribbon is a beauty. Can’t wait for you to get your Sally. She is a darling. I also have a Tri-color Corgi. She is four and her name is Tasha. Named her after Tasha Tudor. I also have books by Tasha and copies of her paintings. Tasha loves to chase robins. bees and dragon flies. Also plays with my two cats. And when I’m in the garden she is right next to me. She is a mother to my daughter’s dog, Banjo. She washes his face everyday.
So glad you are having rain. I live in Sandpoint, ID on 20 acres with my daughter and family. We have had rain too compared to last year when it was so dry. At 74, I’m still active. Love to garden, can and quilt. Life is good.
The first couple of weeks in July predictably brings the first heat wave to northern Wyoming. The sunny, hot weather is ‘just right’ for curing hay quickly. So, for the next week or so I’ll be bumping along on the prairie, cutting native hay. Climb on up and hop in the cab for a real ‘hay ride’. Not to worry, its conditioned!
Joan says: Oh my, as always such a joyful, memory filled time spent with you – THANK YOU!!!
Laurie Dimino says: Thanks for the lesson in hayin’ Shery!
I really enjoyed all of the beautiful pictures- WOW. That is some scenery! SO happy for you that the weather has blessed you with garden abundance and your very own hay!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Laurie
pat says: I love the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Diann says: Dang it! Why do you always make me tear up! LOL Got all homesick for a minute there. But not for long because I still have that panoramic view of the Sierras and the plains (like home) and my heart is soothed. Thanks once again for the lovely pictures and the lovely thoughts. I do appreciate you.
bonnie ellis says: Shery: I so enjoy the excellent pictures you send us of your spot of the world. It is indeed beautiful. I love geraniums too. Happy summer. Bonnie
Jan says: Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful pictures!! Being from a plains state too, Kansas, I know what you mean about the beautiful sunsets and being able to look out for miles. Loved riding along with you while haying. The hay here has been good this year too. Yea!
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You know the sensation when you’re enjoying a fabulous meal with family or friends: Fullness, but, the food is sooo good, as is the company. So, you just keep pecking away at the remainder of goodies on your plate until you’re blissfully miserable or nearly so. Life can be that full. Wouldn’t you agree?
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Joan says: Thank you for a wonderful morning visit! Ahhhh such peacefulness. Love all the pictures, you have just the right words but pictures are the exclamation points. Yupper I am busy too and must get out to put some ‘ok’ water on the gardens, wish we could get some of the special water from above. Thanks again, God Bless.
Denise S says: As usual I just love your blog! I love seeing all of your pictures and hearing your positive outlook on life. Yes, like you said we all have a lot of "things" to deal with but trying to keep a positive outlook helps in so many ways. Your flowers are looking so good among all of your "beauties" too!
natalie says: Gratitude. I am grateful for your words, pictures and laughing at the devil’s expense.
Carol Norwood says: Shery … What a great bunch of photographs! You live and work in a beautiful part of the country and your place is so well manicured! I love your cabin in a can! It’s so perfectly decorated and so inviting. I love the summer wreath you made, especially the tea cup hanging in the middle. Do I see a bird’s nest in the cup? Thanks for sharing your life with a farmgirl like me on the east coast! I’m only a farmgirl in my head and my heart!
I enjoy your posts so much Shery! Thank you for inviting me in and sharing the "fullness".
sue m says: Love,Love,Love all your beautiful pictures thanks so much for sharing.I sat here taking a break from the fullness of my life and jumped into yours for a moment and it was wonderful and refreshing,now back to those weeds for me!
Hi Shery, Just wanted you to know I really enjoy your blog so much. I read every one with interest.
I have been looking for a camper and I guess there not many around here, but maybe if it is meant to be I will find one. Happy summer to you and Happy 4th to you also. Keep me posted on your glamper trip. Juanita Farmsister #1020
Victoria says: Thank you, Shery for the wonderful photo tour!!! Your photography is outstanding. Loved seeing the picture of your little senior baby, Dottie. Our Jack Russell, Bo, (named after Bo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird), is pushing 15, so every day is precious with him. We aren’t even going anywhere this summer, as leaving him is too stressful…for him and us!!! I’m sure some would think we are silly. Golly, your "Cabin in a Can" is adorable. The chicks, precious. Ellis is amazing! And aren’t you just the blessed one to have found kindered spirits to home church with? I’ve been thinkin’ bout home churching, but can’t find a group in my area. You are truly one lucky Wyo cowgirl!!!! Happy Fourth and God Bless America!!!
Jan says: Another great post Shery! Love your cabin in a can, it looks so inviting with your decorations. Ribbon sure is pretty, hope you two are getting along great. Your little garden looks like it is thriving, all that rain is such a God send. Really liked the link to hear the horns!! You have a safe and happy 4th of July. Until next time……
Teri Personeni says: I’ve missed "seeing" you and really enjoyed catching up on your full life. Your photography is better than ever if that’s possible and your yard is fab!!
Life goes on here in CA with no rain and lots of fires. I have a foal due in a few days or so. Not of my chosing, but a surprise gift for me.
Love to you and Lynn.
is a certified farmgirl at heart. She’s happily married to her beach bum Yankee husband of 20 years. She went from career gal to being a creative homeschooling mom for two of her biggest blessings and hasn’t looked back since. Debbie left her lifelong home in the high desert of Northern Nevada 10 years ago and washed up on the shore of America’s hometown, Plymouth, MA, where she and her family are now firmly planted. They spend part of each summer in a tiny, off–grid beach cottage named “The Sea Horse.”
“I found a piece of my farmgirl heart when I discovered MaryJanesFarm. Suddenly, everything I loved just made more sense! I enjoy unwinding at the beach, writing, gardening, and turning yard-sale furniture into ‘Painted Ladies’ I’m passionate about living a creative life and encouraging others to ‘make each day their masterpiece.’”
is a “MaryJane Farmgirl” who lives in a large metropolitan area. She is a lawyer who has worked in both criminal defense and prosecution. She has been a judge, a business woman and a stay-at-home mom. In addition to her law degree, she has a Masters of Theological Studies.
“Mustering up the courage to do the things you dream about,” she says, “is the essence of being a MaryJane Farmgirl.” Learning to live more organically and closer to nature is Rebekah’s current pursuit. She finds strength and encouragement through MaryJane’s writings, life, and products. And MaryJane’s Farmgirl Connection provides her a wealth of knowledge from true-blue farmgirls.
an old-fashioned farmgirl with a pioneer spirit, lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. As a “lifelong learner” in the “Live-Free-or-Die” state, she fiercely values self-reliance, independence, freedom, and fresh mountain air. Married to her childhood sweetheart of 40+ years (a few of them “uphill climbs”), she’s had plenty of time to reinvent herself. From museum curator, restaurant owner, homeschool mom/conference speaker, to post-and-beam house builder and entrepreneur, she’s also a multi-media artist, with an obsession for off-grid living and alternative housing. Cathi owns and operates a 32-room mountain lodge. Her specialty has evolved to include “hermit hospitality” at her rustic cabin in the mountains, where she offers weekend workshops of special interest to women.
“Mountains speak to my soul, and farming is an important part of my heritage. I want to pass on my love of these things to others through my writing. Living in the mountains has its own particular challenges, but I delight in turning them into opportunities from which we can all learn and grow.”
Dori Troutman is the daughter of second generation cattle ranchers in New Mexico. She grew up working and playing on the ranch that her grandparents homesteaded in 1928. That ranch, with the old adobe home, is still in the family today. Dori and her husband always yearned for a ranch of their own. That dream came true when they retired to the beautiful green rolling hills of Tennessee. Truly a cattleman’s paradise!
Dori loves all things farmgirl and actually has known no other life but that. She loves to cook, craft, garden, and help with any and all things on their cattle farm.
describes herself as a goat charmer, chicken whisperer, bee maven, and farmers’ market baker renovating an 1864 farmhouse on an Ohio farm. With a degree in Design, Mary says small-town auctions and country road barn sales "always make my heart skip a beat thinking about what I could create or design out of what I’ve seen.”
Rooted in the countryside, she likes simple things and old ways … gardening, preserving the harvest, cooking, baking, and all things home. While you might find her selling baked goods from the farm’s milkhouse, teaching herself to play the fiddle, or sprucing up a vintage camper named Maizy, you will always find her in an apron!
Mary says, “I’m happiest with the simple country pleasures … an old farmhouse, too many animals, a crackling fire, books to read, and the sound of laughter … these make life just perfect.”
is a budding rural farmgirl living in Palmer, the agricultural seat of Alaska. Alex is a graduate student at Alaska Pacific University pursuing an M.S. in Outdoor and Environmental Education. She lives and works on the university’s 700 acre environmental education center, Spring Creek Farm. When Alex has time outside of school, she loves to rock climb, repurpose found objects, cross-country ski on the hay fields, travel, practice yoga, and cook with new-fangled ingredients.
Alex grew up near the Twin Cities and went to college in Madison, Wisconsin—both places where perfectly painted barns and rolling green farmland are just a short drive away. After college, she taught at a rural middle school in South Korea where she biked past verdant rice paddies and old women selling home-grown produce from sidewalk stoops. She was introduced to MaryJanesFarm after returning, and found in it what she’d been searching for—a group of incredible women living their lives in ways that benefit their families, their communities, and the greater environment. What an amazing group of farmgirls to be a part of!
Suburban Farmgirl Nicole Christensen calls herself a “vintage enthusiast”. Born and raised in Texas, she has lived most of her life in the picturesque New England suburbs of Connecticut, just a stone’s throw from New York State. An Advanced Master Gardener, she has gardened since childhood, in several states and across numerous planting zones. In addition, she teaches knitting classes, loves to preserve, and raises backyard chickens.
Married over thirty years to her Danish-born sweetheart, Nicole has worked in various fields, been a world-traveler, an entrepreneur and a homemaker, but considers being mom to her now-adult daughter her greatest accomplishment. Loving all things creative, Nicole considers her life’s motto to be “Bloom where you are planted”.
Shery,
Love your house and love seeing the prairie. I live in SE Ohio in the hills of Hocking County and enjoy seeing your wide open spaces. I wish I could say my house looks as nice as yours. I am too afraid to make a mistake so just leave it as is. You inspire me.
Ok so we’re in the Santa Cruz mountains in California so we need firewood. Only one night cold enough so far to build a fire. I need to clean out my pantry before the holidays. Mine is an old pie safe with screen doors actually made out of packing crates. Hem my new curtains and maybe paint the stair case. My husband wants me to stencil "Duck, Duck, Goose on the lower steps because our first story has lower than normal ceilings. We don’t have snow like you do so we can still do stuff outdoors except when it rains:)
Love the pictures! thank you for sharing, but have to find out where your daughter got the long black coat or did you make it?
My list is always longer than I can expect to get done. I put it away for a while because we are getting ready for my hubs parents 50th anniversary and decided just to mostly keep my mind on that and give myself a break from waking up at night stressing about my long list. I have decided that sometimes it is nice just to do things as I see them and not worry about the rest for a while. The Christmas season is coming up and there will be plenty back on a list soon enough. Love all you decor and finds. I canned beets for the first time this year. I have found I will need to grow quite a few more next year because I only ended up with 5 pints. We did roast some in the oven to eat also. Well just taking a break from some business of Grands visiting so back to my task at hand. Hope you get another Glamping trip in!
Shery,
Wow! You are one busy lady. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and am so impressed with all you do. At the top of my list these days is fixing up my 1955 12′ Lakewood Camper…she’s a cute little thing that needs some TLC, luckily my hubby is "into it" (he actually surprised me with it a few weeks ago, which is "surprising" considering he gave me much grief about wanting a vintage camper for the past few years). Seeing you and your gals glamping it up just makes me want to get it done that much sooner…I can’t wait!! Our first trip in it will be to the beach, so my hubby can surf/rest/surf/rest…and being that we are in SoCal we can take her out as soon as she’s done. 🙂
Looking forward to your next post,
♥Kerri
Shery, Your cows are magnificent, your little friend beautiful, even your chickens are goregous!!! Do you ever just sit back and take a deep breath and take it all in? How blessed you are!!! And when do you get to bring the new baby home? I can’t wait!!!!
You continually inspire me, I don’t know how you do it all and with such a warm and gracious spirit. I always feel like I can barely keep up and taking time away from the farm always sets me behind, not to mention the milk that starts adding up quickly….. Thanks for all you share and how amazing a job you do of that. The photos you take and show are stunning!
Stole your stolen idea for hanging a quilt. I had the saw and did not know where to put it. Thank you.
Love your guest room. It is lovely.