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canning funnel makes it easier to load the ingredients as well as topping off with the vinegar.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5994.jpgimg_5994Showing the head space needed to provide room for the daily shake.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5992.jpgimg_5992All ingredients except for the organic apple cider vinegar are in the quart jar.2019-01-26T17:09:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2018/08/10/another-hiatus-ended/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jbd_1032.jpgJBD_10322018-10-28T16:49:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2018/07/09/jelly-making/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/th-1.jpgth 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sweet pail full of ripe berries.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5133-e1528486132774.jpgIMG_5133Gotta Love themhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5129-e1528486198667.jpgIMG_5129Small bushes but loaded with wonderful berries.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5138.jpgimg_51382018-06-10T04:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2018/06/04/because-she-loves-tomatoes/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_5127.jpgIMG_5127One of her favorite combinations - vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion(not 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dense bunch of Manazano variety.Very nice to eat, small to medium sized banana tasting a bit like green apples.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dsc_0838.jpgDSC_0838Wow, in just three days this bean is leaping up. Looking around the base of the tepee towers, I see several others peeking through the leaf and compost mulch.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dsc_0829.jpgDSC_0829https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dsc_0819.jpgDSC_0819A sparse bunch of the Manzano variety.2017-10-05T16:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/08/26/hurricane-harvey/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/part0.jpgpart0In addition to a strap on the top bar in the background he added some bricks....well done lad!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3915.jpgIMG_3915The top bar in the background and a triple deep Langstroth in the foreground. At the right, is an 8 frame garden hive that I had placed a strap on several weeks prior to leaving.2017-09-10T21:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/07/27/compost-pile-moving-day/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0695.jpgDSC_0695The left side was full at the end of the Fall leaf season and was slowly pulled and spread throughout the spring and early summer. The right side has been gathering all my grass clippings, banana stems & stalks, coffee grounds and whatever else my worms don't get.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0694.jpgDSC_0694https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dsc_0693.jpgDSC_0693Bees, bananas and some clutter in the background. I smothered most of the existing bush beans, watered in the compost readying the ground for the pole beans.2017-07-29T22:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/07/25/the-garden-is-still-there/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/file-jul-24-9-03-50-pm.jpegFile Jul 24, 9 03 50 PMThis is the swarm I trapped in my backyard over the May weekend when my son Ben was married. I replaced the queen a few weeks ago and added a second brood box today... the new queen is really doing well.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3814.jpgIMG_3814Ok, not easy to see but I have 6 potholes dug with cut pieces of potato buried......just waiting for some shoots to emerge.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3813.jpgIMG_3813One fat stalk and two smaller Manzano banana plants.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3812.jpgIMG_3812Five pineapple plants, two are over a year old the other three are from ealy summer.2017-07-25T02:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/07/15/cutting-squares-cut-honeycomb/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3804.jpgimg_3804https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3803.jpgimg_3803https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_3802.jpgimg_38022017-07-15T22:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/06/25/4th-of-july-blackberry-cobbler-bishops-beer-blog/2017-06-25T19:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/06/23/bct-sandwich/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3499.jpgimg_3499https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3498.jpgimg_34982017-06-23T22:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/06/08/water-meter-box-bees/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3438.jpgimg_3438https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3437.jpgimg_3437https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_3435.jpgimg_34352017-06-08T20:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/05/02/may-6th-2017-nude-gardening-day/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_2814.jpgimg_28142017-05-03T13:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/04/29/blakelocks-berries/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3103.jpgimg_3103https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3098.jpgimg_3098https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3100.jpgimg_31002017-04-29T17:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/04/26/gobs-and-gobs-of-green-beans/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/juliet-tomato.jpgjuliet tomatoA bunch of Juliet tomatoes ripening on the vine!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3089.jpgIMG_3089At the entrance to the garden.....at 6'3" I still need assistance when picking the tall vines....lends credence to the "Jack and The Bean Stalk" story....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3087.jpgIMG_3087A six-pole teepee with to beans per pole. I soak the bean seeds in water overnight to help with germination. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_3085.jpgIMG_3085Just beginning to simmer. 2017-04-27T03:59:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/04/26/bees-again/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc_9897.jpgdsc_98972017-04-26T01:17:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/03/31/end-of-the-week/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image1.jpgimage1Proofed for 28 hours.....the sourdough flavor is outstanding!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3009.jpgIMG_3009Six half pint jars and 3 - 45 ml jars for fun and gifts. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3008.jpgIMG_3008The jam, cooked, ready to skim the foam prior to canning. The foam does not go to waste, my wife uses it on her egg-white/oatmeal frittata. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3006.jpgIMG_3006Frame of reference - I have to order XXL beekeeper gloves and would love to find some XXXL gloves. 2017-04-10T19:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/03/29/freshest-carrots/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2955.jpgimg_2955https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_3004.jpgimg_30042017-03-29T18:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/03/28/musings-something-i-do-too-often/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/swarm-box-thumbnail_img_3999.jpgSwarm Box thumbnail_IMG_3999Swarm box with lookie lu's. I hope they like the decor and invite teh rest of the group.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wagon-2-thumbnail_fullsizerender.jpgWagon 2 thumbnail_FullSizeRenderA closer look. My "Goo" friend John built me a box to organize my tools....again...my scattered brain always hunting for where the needed tool is. The box will also double a a swarm box if I encounter one.....Love it!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wagon-1thumbnail_fullsizerender.jpgWagon 1thumbnail_FullSizeRenderThe infamous rack and a peek inside my two "seater" Suburban. the wheels are visible on the left side. I may need to invest in a truck soon!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/unnamed.jpgunnamedJuliet tomatoeshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thumbnail_img_2997.jpgthumbnail_IMG_2997Smiling blossoms waiting for their turn with the vibrating toothbrushhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2986.jpgIMG_2986An iPhone image capture.....wish I had taken my good cameras.....next time!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/celebrity-thumbnail_img_2996.jpgCelebrity thumbnail_IMG_2996Celebrity tomatohttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bluebonnet-thumbnail_img_2986.jpgBluebonnet thumbnail_IMG_29862017-03-28T18:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/03/16/lulas-hot-applesauce-cookies/2017-03-25T19:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/03/03/good-things-from-the-yard/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2779.jpgimg_2779https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2795.jpgimg_2795https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2798.jpgimg_2798https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2796.jpgimg_2796https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2799.jpgimg_2799https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2692.jpgimg_2692https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2800.jpgimg_28002017-03-03T22:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/02/24/bee-lining/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fullsizerender.jpgfullsizerenderFrequent flyer filling up before the next round trip2017-02-24T16:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/02/12/honey-caramels-recipe/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16732107_1181493301919991_632665327_o.jpg16732107_1181493301919991_632665327_oThere she is....tucking some pollen away. The symmetry is almost mind-blowing! I just marvel at what nature can accomplish. !https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16731806_1181493195253335_1737980959_o.jpg16731806_1181493195253335_1737980959_oThis is a deep frame with an almost perfect solid capped honeycomb. Close to 5 pounds - both sides looked just like this. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16735391_1181493378586650_1510434119_o.jpg16735391_1181493378586650_1510434119_oThe girls are working hard, putting pollen away, making bee bread and some honey across the top of the bar.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16734812_1181493401919981_1500621960_o.jpg16734812_1181493401919981_1500621960_oLook at the tight dense pattern. This was one of several bars with a similar pattern. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/caramel.jpgcaramelI wound up rolling mine in wax paper like Bakersfield's famous Dewar's Caramel chews.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/honey-caramels_exps160197_thca2916394c11_16_4bc_rms.jpghoney-caramels_exps160197_thca2916394c11_16_4bc_rmsLooks so yummy and I think they must have frozen theirs or cheated is some other way that only food photographers know the truth.....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/unnamed.jpgunnamedJust an FYI....I am the Skinny one!2017-02-12T13:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/02/10/we-have-baby-bees/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/thumbnail_img_2657.jpgthumbnail_img_2657Inspecting the Cowboy Hive in Splendora. Finding good news! We have babies!!!!! I am fully geared up but didn't need to be...gentle bees. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-thumbnail_img_2657.jpgcropped-thumbnail_img_2657Such a serious look....but it is a happy look! Thanks to John - my Goo friend for snapping the photo. 2017-02-12T00:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2017/02/03/blogging-hiatus/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2653.jpgimg_2653https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2649.jpgimg_2649https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2651.jpgimg_2651https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2652.jpgimg_26522017-02-17T20:51:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/26/fourteen-papaya-trees/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2420.jpgimg_2420A closer look at one of the more robust seedlings. I am excited. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2419.jpgimg_241914 trees soaking and looking pretty darned good. 2017-01-06T14:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/26/wild-harvest/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pickly20pear032.jpgPrickly Pear Cactushttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/plum.jpgplumhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/persimmon.jpgpersimmonhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mayhaw.jpgmayhawhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dewberry.jpgDewberry Agaritahttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/agarita.jpgagaritahttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mustang20grapes033.jpgMustang Grapes2017-01-06T14:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/25/christmas-eve-in-the-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2404.jpgimg_2404Merry Christmashttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2401.jpgimg_2401Papaya....I have a hive in a yard here in Kingwood that has two papaya trees. I dropped a handful of seeds into this pot and have been rewarded. Now to transplant them.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2397.jpgimg_2397My sad transplanted dwarf Meyer Lemon. I moved it from it's wine barrel home of 4 years to my garden last spring....hope for better results this next year.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2395.jpgimg_2395A tangled mess. I didn't get to it but I will cut back the asparagus ferns next week and dream of spring spears.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2393.jpgimg_2393Well the last freeze has made the Juliet tomato plant look pretty sad. I grabbed this handful, green ones included, as the last of the harvest.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fullsizerender-strawberry.jpgfullsizerender-strawberryDecember 24th and the strawberries are making their appearance.2016-12-25T20:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/12/do-you-really-know-your-honey/2016-12-17T18:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/09/aunt-tonis-excellent-banana-bread-revisited/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2333.jpgimg_2333Kathy hollered from the kitchen, "Can I cut a piece?" "No", I replied. "But I like it warm", she whined. I repeated, "No". She doesn't listen very well!2016-12-09T02:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/20/aunt-tonis-excellent-banana-bread/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0838.jpgIMG_0838Final product....this variety of banana is very creamy -it still is evident in the finished bread....Yumhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0836.jpgIMG_0836Ready to pour into the greased loaf pan.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0835.jpgIMG_0835Mixing with the sugar after mashing. The golden center flesh is still visible. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_0834.jpgIMG_0834Ripe bananas ready to mash. In the center, the seed area of the endocarp, the flesh has a bit of a golden color.2016-12-09T00:18:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/03/homemade-bread-rainy-day/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2308.jpgimg_2308Same as the loaf shown above but not brushed with the egg mixture. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2307.jpgimg_2307Loaf formed by stretching dough into a rectangle and then rolling it up into a loaf. pinch the seam together and turn ends under and pinch closed. Oddly shaped but my subsequent loaves have been less misshapen. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_0561.jpgdsc_0561Yum...great crust and texture. So good when warn and "real" butter.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_0560.jpgdsc_05602016-12-04T22:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/12/01/please-peas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_0559-croipped.jpgdsc_0559-croippedPlanted 7 days ago....the package info appears to be correct!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_0557cropped-pkg.jpgdsc_0557cropped-pkgThe key piece of information - lower right corner - Packaged for 20172016-12-04T21:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/11/24/maters-and-bees/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15135867_10100459927768494_3733931257177520101_n.jpg15135867_10100459927768494_3733931257177520101_nAshleigh doing the selfie thing with Joe and myself geared up and ready to go.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_05361.jpgdsc_0536https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_05352.jpgdsc_0535https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0536.jpgdsc_0536Joe, keeping his distance as I start the inspection.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_05351.jpgdsc_0535https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0535.jpgdsc_0535Son Joe getting a lesson on lighting the smoker.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0540.jpgdsc_0540A little closer look. About what I would expect for this time of the year. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0539.jpgdsc_0539Nice looking bar....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0538.jpgdsc_0538I really don't lean like that ..... all the time. Daughter Ashleigh loves angled photos. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dsc_0537.jpgdsc_0537A little peek inside before removing some pulled comb.2016-11-24T15:55:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/11/07/pepper-jellies/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jbd_9954.jpgjbd_9954Poblano up close look. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jbd_9953.jpgjbd_9953Serrano - up close look.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jbd_9952.jpgjbd_9952Yummy Stuff.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jbd_9951.jpgjbd_9951Poblano on the right and Serrano the left.2016-11-08T01:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/11/06/fall-tomatoes-and-other-notes/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_22571.jpgimg_2257Bright Red Juliet tomato and more ripeninghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2258.jpgimg_2258More and more and hint at how they grow in clusters. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2257.jpgimg_2257Bright Red Juliet tomato and more ripeninghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fullsizerender2.jpgfullsizerender2A good number of the 100 Chandler strawberries in the ground planted through a weed barrier. Hope to keep the berries cleaner.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fullsizerender.jpgfullsizerenderThe banana flowers begin to turn upward as they mature. The flower hangs down and the bunch develops and points skyward now.2016-11-06T16:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/10/20/fall-bananas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/jbd_9907.jpgjbd_9907https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/jbd_9904.jpgjbd_9904https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/jbd_9897-crop.jpgjbd_9897-cropBees looking for more banana blossom nectar. 2016-11-04T12:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/09/24/so-local-you-can-feel-it-and-taste-it/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender-pb.jpgfullsizerender-pbThe starting point. Yes, the papaya is ripe as are the tasty Manzano bananas.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/paoaya.jpgpaoayaExtremely local Papaya and hyper local Manzano bananas.2016-09-24T23:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/09/20/beeweaver-honey-tasting/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2049.jpgimg_2049https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2046.jpgimg_2046Construction in progress. I love the use of old hive bodies!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2044.jpgimg_2044Christmas gifts???? Maybehttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2043.jpgimg_2043Suits and protective gear.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2040.jpgimg_2040One hexagon well filled and starting another. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender4.jpgfullsizerender4Complete hives ready to go!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender.jpgfullsizerenderLaura Weaver giving us a tour.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender-4.jpgfullsizerender-4Here is the signage.....I am looking forward to the opening!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender-3.jpgfullsizerender-3One pound Muth jars of honey. I just love the retro look of Muth jars.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fullsizerender-2.jpgfullsizerender-2Very interesting....I do believe my wife would wear this.2016-09-20T18:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/09/02/yummy-late-season-surprise/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_1969.jpgimg_1969https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2009.jpgimg_20092016-09-05T20:32:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/07/24/managing-the-bananas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1434.jpgimg_1434https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1843.jpgimg_18432016-07-29T05:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/07/18/banana-bonanza/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fullsizerender3.jpgFullSizeRender3Some of the skimmed foam, no, it didn't go to waste.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1828.jpgIMG_1828Boil and skim 1, 2 or 3.....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1826.jpgIMG_1826On the stalk and very ripe.2016-07-24T02:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/07/04/bee-adventures/2016-07-07T22:03:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/06/21/going-bananas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/manzano.jpgManzanohttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jbd_9618-cropped-large-banana.jpgJBD_9618 cropped large bananaBurro cluster that formed in March.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jbd_9617.jpgJBD_9617The newest Manzano cluster beginning to open.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jbd_9615-cropped.jpgJBD_9615 croppedOnce they plump up they crowd together. This Manazano cluster formed in March and I am picking tem now.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jbd_9614.jpgJBD_9614https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jbd_9613.jpgJBD_9613Manzano opening up. This is the second bunch to develop this year.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1759.jpgIMG_1759Two Burro bananas still ripening and 5 ripe Manazano bananas ready to eat. 2021-02-26T01:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/06/12/lots-of-blueberries/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jam-1.jpgJam 11o half pint jars of wonderful and sweet blueberry jam.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/berries-3.jpgBerries 3Some of the many iterations of sorting and drying before bagging.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/berries-2.jpgBerries 2Kathy and John showing the fruits of our labor. We finished just before the rain hit.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/berries-1.jpgBerries 1Two 12 pound buckets and a 6.5 pound bucket of plump and seet berries.2016-06-12T23:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/05/16/gathering-the-honey/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0151.jpgDSC_0151https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0150.jpgDSC_0150https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0149.jpgDSC_0149https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0148.jpgDSC_0148John spinning out some of the good stuff.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0146.jpgDSC_0146Getting ready to light the smoker.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dsc_0143.jpgDSC_0143"Goo" friend John removing the empty NUC boxes from the previous week's installation.2016-05-22T13:24:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/04/11/goo-friends-are-great-friends/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0111.jpgDSC_0111https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0092.jpgDSC_0092https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0051.jpgDSC_0051https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0048.jpgDSC_0048John and Troy and a glimpse of my topbar hive behind them. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0045.jpgDSC_0045https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0042.jpgDSC_0042Max in full gear.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0038.jpgDSC_0038The "queen" marked with this year's dot.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0035.jpgDSC_0035First package ready to be installed. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0034.jpgDSC_0034Hello boys!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0033.jpgDSC_0033Any goodies for us....They had plenty but was going to be a difficult meal....they were working on a poor box turtle that was cracked open in the road.2016-05-16T16:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/03/23/jammin-2/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1351.jpgIMG_1351https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRender2016-04-10T22:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/03/12/the-bees-may-have-found-me/2016-03-15T02:19:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/02/17/bees-and-bananas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jbd_8778.jpgJBD_8778https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jbd_8784.jpgJBD_8784https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jbd_8777.jpgJBD_87772016-03-10T21:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/02/02/way-too-early-for-bananas/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_9884-l.jpgDSC_9884 Lhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_9882-l.jpgDSC_9882 Lhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_9883.jpgDSC_9883Looking up and toward the east.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_9885.jpgDSC_98852016-02-09T19:32:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2016/01/26/the-orange-blossom-special/2016-01-26T17:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/12/30/where-is-our-winter/2016-01-04T20:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/12/09/from-my-yard-to-yours/2015-12-15T13:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/29/green-beans-anyone/2015-11-29T22:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/26/thanksgiving-day-strawberries/2015-11-27T14:04:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/24/sunrise-good-for-the-soul/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jbd_8416.jpgJBD_8416I love mornings like these!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jbd_8449.jpgJBD_8449Another shot a little earlier as the sun was coming up.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jbd_8424_stitch1-resized1.jpgJBD_8424_stitch1 resizedSmall resized image of a stitched together image of several photos.2015-11-24T19:04:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/16/beekeeping-lesson-11/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fullsizerender2.jpgFullSizeRender2Suited up - the end of the section is open to the colony. Bees were buzzing before I secured the end. Suit is in the wash.....again2015-11-16T15:11:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/12/cool-weather-and-bananas/2015-11-12T15:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/10/my-first-hive-rescue/2015-11-10T20:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/10/culinary-experiment-making-a-vinegar/2015-11-10T20:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/11/02/14-68-inches-in-12-days/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image.jpegimageCherry tomatoes and a few ripened bananas. Time to cut a few more! Very sweet and very tiny. 2015-11-02T15:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/10/22/coconut-honey-beeswax-lipbalm/2015-10-26T05:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/10/19/2304/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9757.jpgDSC_9757Hmmm - the beginning of some green beans....they better hurry - the air is cooling.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9755.jpgDSC_9755Teeny tiny Matt's Wild Cherry tomatoes.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9752.jpgDSC_9752.Indoor hanging storagehttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9751.jpgDSC_9751The beginnings of my fall strawberry planting's. I will ad at least 50 more plants.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9748.jpgDSC_9748My hanging banana storage in the garden.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_9745.jpgDSC_9745Several ripe ones with the most recently cut.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0124.jpgIMG_0124Female flowers beginning to expand.2015-10-28T15:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/10/09/i-am-legal-now/2015-10-10T00:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/10/08/country-honey/2015-10-08T13:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/09/06/more-honey-honey/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9725-cropped.jpgDSC_9725 croppedThe jars posing before resting in a cool place for a week or so.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9725.jpgDSC_9725The jars posing before resting in a cool place for a week or so.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9724.jpgDSC_9724https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9723.jpgDSC_9723After filling four jars with pure honey I added some cinnamon to the remainder. I think it should be wonderful!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9722.jpgDSC_9722Filled to the brim. I weighed the jars to ensure truth in labeling. These 4 ounce by volume jars hold 6 ounces by weight of honey. Don't you just love the English system? Otherwise it would be, 4 ounce [US, liquid] = 118.294 118 25 milliliter and 6 oz= 170.0971gramshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9721.jpgDSC_9721The honey after it has been thoroughly blended. Air bubble form at the top and I skimmed those off before bottling. 2016-01-20T13:49:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/09/04/wine-barrel-reuse-number-2/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0360.jpgIMG_0360I piled a small bucket load of gravel over the hole to aid in retention of the garden soil.....I suspect it will work well.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0359.jpgIMG_0359Strawberries....can't wait!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0358.jpgIMG_0358The barrel had a rod run through it so that it could rotate. The hole make a great drain hole. I covered the hole with a wire screen and as seen in the next photo, covered with gravel before adding soil.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0357.jpgIMG_0357You can see the darkened wood where the door was. Trust me, the backside is taller than the front lip.2015-09-04T22:37:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/09/04/last-harvest-from-my-top-bar-hive/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0366.jpgIMG_036612 pint jars - 18 pounds of honey and a little over 3 pounds in the white bucket. So danged good.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9714.jpgDSC_9714The second load from the roasting pan off into the pail for straining. The wax is very evident on this shot.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9705.jpgDSC_9705A hitchhiker from the hive area into the kitchen....This was one of 5 or 6 that we gathered up and escorted out to the backyard. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9701.jpgDSC_9701Here is a shot of me squeezing the honey from the wax. I would squeeze and compact the was as tight as I could. I then place it out near the hive and the next several days it is wild watching the bees from the neighborhood clean the wax. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9699.jpgDSC_9699Temptation....I was behaving but my wife and photographer snatched a few chunks of the delectable honeycomb for her snack. One of our customers refers to the cut honeycomb as addictive.....It really is better than candy!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9694.jpgDSC_9694Pouring off the honey and wax bits into the pail. There is a fine sieve screen that sits on the top of the pail to catch the small stuff.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9684.jpgDSC_9684The squeezing process over a wire rack to catch the big chunks of wax as it drip through into a roasting pan.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9676.jpgDSC_9676A nice pan full of lovely honey comb. It was a heavy haul.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9674.jpgDSC_9674I am always amazed at how the bees draw comb....almost artistic in form and construction.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc_9673.jpgDSC_9673A nice capped section of honeycomb ready to be cut off the bar.2015-09-11T06:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/08/12/first-harvest-from-the-top-bar-hive/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fullsizerender-c.jpgFullSizeRender CI caught a shot of one of my bug catchers hanging out on a banana leaf with my iPhone the day before....They are so good looking.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fullsizerender-b.jpgFullSizeRender BThis will give you an idea how big the slabs of comb are. This one had an ear on the left hand side broke off.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9667.jpgDSC_9667The combs pulled on the top bar hive are much thicker than those in my Langstroth hive. The broken pieces are so good to snack on!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9665.jpgDSC_9665I separtted the slabs with parchment paper....they caught the dripping pretty well but I was sure tempted to lick them clean....I resisted! https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9659.jpgDSC_9659My son Joe suited up and gave me a hand. Thanks Joe.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9664.jpgDSC_9664Getting ready to cut them lose.2015-08-18T15:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/08/12/blogging-again/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9651.jpgDSC_9651I mash the wax up on the top side of the SS pan. Still a bit of honey oozing out. Tomorrow the wax will be sitting on top of the water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc_9650.jpgDSC_9650The melting process under the sun's heat melts the wax, drops out the trash as it drifts down to the water as relatively clean wax. I will later melt and filter it again through cheese cloth.2015-08-15T05:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/07/16/banana-nectar/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/jbd_8013-nectar-drop-cropped.jpgJBD_8013 nectar drop croppedA single drop of banana flower nectar. So very sweet.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_9540.jpgDSC_95402015-07-19T20:16:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/07/07/something-new-in-the-garden/2015-07-21T00:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/06/03/where-have-the-bees-gone/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/school-bee.jpgSchool BeeMaybe I need smarter bees!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jbd_0860.jpgJBD_0860My Lemon Tree blossom being visited.....LAST YEAR!2015-06-03T01:57:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/06/01/top-bar-bee-hive/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_9335.jpgDSC_9335Base entrance to the hive...very busy and they seem to be enjoying a sunny day without rain! Me too!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_9332.jpgDSC_9332The bars fit flush across the top made of standard 1X2 lumber so replacement parts won't be a problem.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_9331.jpgDSC_9331Nearly full width comb and deep into the box. We should see many, many more tomorrow.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_9330.jpgDSC_9330They are building comb on the wax base strip I added.2015-06-01T20:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/03/09/the-flow-hive/2015-03-09T00:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/02/22/the-first-tomato/2015-02-22T20:13:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/02/16/for-bonnie/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7490.jpgJBD_7490The hillside with splotches of color.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7476-crop.jpgJBD_7476 CropA single bloomhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7471-boosted.jpgJBD_7471 BoostedBrilliant California Poppieshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7469.jpgJBD_7469California Poppies dominate the scene.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7445.jpgJBD_7445On the western slope heading into Paso Robles was a tidy barn near a ranch house.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7442.jpgJBD_7442Down in the mist is Morro rock. The image I will capture one day will show the rock lit up in golden light of an early morning.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7425.jpgJBD_7425A rustic barn along the Highway.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7420.jpgJBD_7420Cattle grazing on the greenest grass!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7416.jpgJBD_7416Not far off Highway 101 along Highway 46 is this ranch house. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jbd_7406-adjusted.jpgJBD_7406 AdjustedMorro Rock and the surfline beyond the dunes.2015-02-17T03:25:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/02/07/spring-must-be-near/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_8466.jpgDSC_8466The bowl that needs to be FINISHED! The rim is undercut and I need to ad some more depth to the undercut before finishing.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_8462-e1423327299223.jpgDSC_8462Good looking and almost ripe.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_8461-e1423327266550.jpgDSC_8461Some nearly ready and more on the way.2015-02-27T10:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2015/01/11/winter-gardening-alternative/2015-01-11T23:11:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/12/31/winter-chill/2015-01-02T19:16:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/12/29/honey-sweetened-meyer-lemon-jam-a-sensuous-kitchen-experience/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2383.jpgIMG_2383My little dwarf Meyer Lemon tree on an earlier day.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jbd_0859.jpgJBD_0859This is what should be happening...again this is from 2014!2014-12-29T00:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/12/27/meyer-lemon-curd-so-damn-good/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_83591.jpgDSC_8359Trying my best to not make a mess!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_8358.jpgDSC_8358Ready to ladle into the hot and sterile jars.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_8357.jpgDSC_8357Yum - A plate of Lemon zest, 12 egg yolks, two sticks of butter, two cups of sugar and one generous cup of lemon juice. In the background is my sourdough starter bubbling away.2014-12-27T03:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/12/19/rainy-day-garden-blog/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2495.jpgIMG_2495Fresh and warm sourdough - Yum - I love making bread but even more so...... eating it!2014-12-24T00:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/12/14/having-my-morning-coffee-with-the-bees/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_8288.jpgDSC_8288Coming and going....busy little bees2014-12-21T17:43:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/11/30/garden-fall-clean-up/2014-12-01T13:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/11/24/strawberries/2014-11-25T08:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/11/08/getting-my-hands-dirty-real-dirty/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/copy-of-dsc_8050.jpgCopy of DSC_8050My home made dibble sized for the strawberry plugs.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/copy-of-dsc_8049.jpgCopy of DSC_8049Strawberry plugs in the tray from Isaon's2014-11-09T04:58:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/09/20/bee-tragedy-averted/2014-11-05T17:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/09/14/harvesting-a-little-honey/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/honey.jpghoneyA quart jar for me and a pint jar for Lisa. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/beeswax-2.jpgBeeswax 2I hope I don't gross you out but this is a wad of beeswax that I had chewed on for a bit. Less than two seconds after I set it down the work had begun.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/beeswax-1.jpgBeeswax 1Bees working on the honey coated beeswax. They were making great progress.2014-09-15T03:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/09/11/los-osos-corner-plot/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_7808.jpgDSC_7808I am going to use this as a model for my fall peas!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_7807.jpgDSC_7807Look closely and you can see a few of the girls.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_7806.jpgDSC_7806Looking back toward the street . https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_7804.jpgDSC_7804From this angle it looks disheveled, yet interesting!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_7802.jpgDSC_7802Now I see some organization and pretty decent spacing.2014-09-14T19:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/08/29/biting-the-hand-that-feeds-you/2014-09-14T19:48:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/08/20/the-last-of-the-strawberries/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo.jpgphotoAn 8 ounce jar of my very good Strawberry Jam.2014-08-20T02:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/08/06/bees-lessons-learned/2014-08-06T02:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/07/17/playing-in-the-rain-and-in-the-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_6714-e1405634996588.jpgDSC_6714The vertical climbing vines with the banana tree in the background. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_6713.jpgDSC_6713A developing melon. Full sized will be just a bit smaller than a volleyball.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_6721.jpgDSC_6721An Armenian Cuke developing.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_6715-e1405634083719.jpgDSC_6715Small, probably 2 ounces, but prolific and tolerant of the Houston heat and humidity.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_6717.jpgDSC_6717Post rain - the bees are slowly beginning to forage and defend the entrance.2014-09-14T19:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/07/13/still-overwhelmed-with-tomatoes/2014-07-17T21:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/07/06/overwhelmed-with-tomatoes/2014-07-17T21:11:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/06/30/wild-blackberries/2015-07-20T04:46:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/06/22/bees-a-sad-story/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6146.jpgDSC_6146See the little bad guys....This was not the worst of the bunch!2014-07-17T21:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/06/13/my-bees-are-home/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6065.jpgDSC_6065In operation...almost. Restricted entry for a week or two and feeding sugar water until they are well established and filling in most of the bare frames.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6060.jpgDSC_6060My new hive and the new occupants.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6058.jpgDSC_6058The new bees clustered around their frames installed into my hive.2014-06-15T13:12:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/06/13/bringing-bishop-bees/2014-06-13T22:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/05/11/doin-the-dew-wild-dewberry-jam/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5536.jpgDSC_5536The mashed of dewberries coming up to a boil.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5537.jpgDSC_5537The idle food mill - sorry Hun - you will have to live with the extra seeds.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5540.jpgDSC_5540Filling the hot sterilized jars with the yummy mix!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5542.jpgDSC_5542Eight new jars of Dewberry Jam.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5543.jpgDSC_5543Tools of jam making.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_5544.jpgDSC_5544The Pantry - Lots of Strawberry, Lemon Curd and Dewberry. Also a dab of 2013 leftovers, Pomegranate Jelly, Chipotle Peach jam, a blended jam - Blackberry/Dewberry/Strawberry and some Serrano Pepper Jelly.2022-05-02T17:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/05/03/a-berry-berry-good-time-of-the-year/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/copy-of-dsc_5534.jpgCopy of DSC_5534So - Which berry is ripe? They both are. The berry on the left is the Pineberry. When the seeds are red and a hint of pink is showing....it is ready to pick, taste, consume and enjoy!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/copy-of-dewberry.jpgCopy of DewberryWild Dewberries...tiny but very tasty!2014-06-09T09:58:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/04/17/my-war-on-weeds/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_5201.jpgDSC_5201Newsprint covered with the shredded leaves.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_5199.jpgDSC_5199Spreading the newsprint...spraying with water to keep it from blowing away!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_4915.jpgDSC_4915Some of the carrots ....stubby due to my heavy soil but still very tasty!2014-04-24T12:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/03/13/strawberries-for-my-birthday/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4517.jpgDSC_4517A healthy berry bed....more berries on the way!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4515.jpgDSC_4515A handful of Birthday Berries for me!2014-03-15T13:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/02/22/when-life-gives-you-lemons-be-decadent/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/copy-of-jbd_4670.jpgCopy of JBD_4670I put three of the pints into pint jars....A bit much but once a jar is opened it doesn't last long! 2014-02-28T18:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/02/16/bee-keeping-class/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/copy-of-jbd_4641.jpgCopy of JBD_4641Pygmay goats in the feed store yard along with peacocks, pot belly pigs, miniature horses and burros....fun place to visit.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/copy-of-jbd_4628.jpgCopy of JBD_4628Drone Bee - the one with the big eyes!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jbd_4637.jpgJBD_4637Standing in the way of the landing pattern. The returning bees were blocked on landed early on some class mateshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jbd_4624-queen.jpgJBD_4624 QueenThe Queen....her life is not as wonderful as we may have thought!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jbd_4619.jpgJBD_4619Honey....being added to a frame. Not ready to extract but looking good.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jbd_4599.jpgJBD_4599Daughter Lisa geared up and ready to play with the bees.2014-02-17T22:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/01/23/strawberry-towers-materials-correction/2014-01-27T23:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/01/18/strawberry-towers-forever-v-3-1/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4284.jpgDSC_4284Closer look at the layout.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4282.jpgDSC_4282Distant view of the newest towerhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4281.jpgDSC_4281Me with a tower.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4281-cropped.jpgDSC_4281 CroppedCloser view with my Christmas t-shirt "Decker's Homegrown Produce.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4280.jpgDSC_4280Using my gloved hand to mold and shape the pocket. Use a leather glove as the plastic is hot.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4279.jpgDSC_4279Paint stripper used to heat the PVC pipe to soften the plastic so I can shape it. Posed picture but it pretty much shows the process.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4276.jpgDSC_4276A pocket on a V 2.0 model with a Chandler plant, This is what the new tower will resemble once filledhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4274.jpgDSC_4274Using a saw and a slotted box to cut a slot to be shaped later.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4273.jpgDSC_4273A snapped chalk line as a starting point. First pocket at 12" in order for reservoir at the top.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4272.jpgDSC_4272Started with a center line snapped with a chalk line on 3" PVC drain pipe.2014-01-20T23:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/01/14/strawberries-pvc-gardening/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/strawberry-towers.jpgStrawberry TowersA look at the towershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/strawberry-flower.jpgStrawberry FlowerOne of the early blossomshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mini-green-house.jpgMini Green HouseThe mini greenhouse awaiting the cover and tomato transplants2014-01-15T17:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2014/01/03/versatile-blogger-award-accepted/2014-01-05T20:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/awards-2/2014-01-03T16:53:21+00:00weekly0.6https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/12/25/backyard-farm-december-notes-on-christmas-morning/2014-01-03T16:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/12/02/paso-robles-and-morro-rock/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jbd_4023-m.jpgJBD_4023 MLooking east towards Paso Robles on Hwy. 46https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jbd_4022-gradient-and-curves.jpgJBD_4022 Gradient and CurvesLooking south just before dropping into Paso Robles. Horizontal orientationhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jbd_4018.jpgJBD_4018Looking south across some vineyards - Vertical orientationhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jbd_4016-gradient.jpgJBD_4016 GradientBig oak adjacent to the vineyardshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jbd_4015-m-levels.jpgJBD_4015 M LevelsJust imagine a crystal clear day and the view that it could present...I am still waiting for that day but here is a teaser.2013-12-04T04:54:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/awards/2019-01-31T18:40:47+00:00weekly0.6https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/11/25/my-falling-into-fall-efforts/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3922.jpgDSC_3922The old sweet potato bed - cleaned out and what next ????https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3928.jpgDSC_3928Those danged, confused strawberries.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3927.jpgDSC_3927Strawberry towers planted with about 85 of the 100 new plants. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3923.jpgDSC_3923Pineapples - or hopefully this year they will fruit.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3920.jpgDSC_3920The new carrot patch....waiting for the emerging tops.2013-11-25T13:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/11/17/worm-food/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3903.jpgDSC_3903My overjoyed workers wiggling, waving and eating!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/worm-food.jpgWorm FoodA bowl of yummy wormfood2015-07-01T19:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/11/11/18-1-75/2013-11-11T15:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/10/11/carpenteria-farmers-market/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_3778.jpgDSC_3778Orchids - so beautiful!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_3776.jpgDSC_3776I wish I could get my heirlooms to grow this beautifully. Jan had the green striped variety with her lunch on the pier in Malibu.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_3775.jpgDSC_3775The colors and variety is a visual treat as well as nutrional treat.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_3774.jpgDSC_3774I couldn't resist - I bought three baskets! Yum2013-10-29T04:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/10/01/quiet-tuesday/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jbd_3819-e1380669269420.jpgJBD_3819One of the little bombers circlinghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jbd_3814-e1380669531641.jpgJBD_3814Ready to dip the billhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jbd_3811-e1380669592221.jpgJBD_3811Casting shadows on the fencehttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/copy-of-jbd_3814-e1380669021943.jpgCopy of JBD_3814Cropped a little closerhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jbd_3806-e1380669064608.jpgJBD_3806The Texas Star 2013-10-02T18:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/09/21/back-in-the-backyard/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/copy-of-jbd_3793-adjsted.jpgCopy of JBD_3793 AdjstedBackyard Visitorshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3674.jpgDSC_3674A tall sweet basil potted plant!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3673.jpgDSC_3673Those pesky sweet potato vines!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3672.jpgDSC_3672My healthy cucumbers climbing the trellishttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3671.jpgDSC_3671The newly planted strawberry bedhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3670.jpgDSC_3670A nice sized pup!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3669.jpgDSC_36692013-09-21T21:32:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/09/16/butterflies-in-the-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0272.jpgJBD_0272https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0271.jpgJBD_0271https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0229.jpgJBD_0229https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0206.jpgJBD_0206https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0202.jpgJBD_0202https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0195.jpgJBD_0195https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0186.jpgJBD_01862013-09-16T19:16:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/09/14/north-of-santa-barbara/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3737-e1379172519776.jpgJBD_3737Interesting bottle brush shaped seed head catching the morning light https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3736.jpgJBD_3736I love the way the light gets caught up in the bristly head.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3733.jpgJBD_3733Converted to black & white.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3704.jpgJBD_3704Arroyo Hondo bride in B&W viewed from the beach side.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3702.jpgJBD_3702Arroyo Hondo bridge from the highway side with the train tracks in the background.2013-09-14T16:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/09/12/enjoying-the-central-coast/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/scan0205.jpgSCAN0205https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3331-90x30-brightened-signature.jpgJBD_3331 90X30 Brightened signatureA panoramic crop looing toward Morro Bayhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3353-signature-edited-more.jpgJBD_3353 Signature Edited MoreAcross the water to the Baywood Park areahttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_0411-c-watermark.jpgJBD_0411 C WatermarkBaywood Park sunsethttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3629.jpgJBD_3629Smile Mr. Otterhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3672.jpgJBD_3672That is me I a few years!!!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3693.jpgJBD_3693The crowd enjoying the day at the Farmer's Markethttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3688.jpgJBD_3688Wonderful colorshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3686.jpgJBD_3686Great Selectionhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jbd_3685.jpgJBD_3685Squash with blossoms attached. Looks yummy.2013-09-12T19:08:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/08/20/strawberry-towers-forever-2/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_3642.jpgDSC_3642A close look at how the hole gets stretched once heatedhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_3641.jpgDSC_3641Modified and original views.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/copy-of-dsc_3644.jpgCopy of DSC_3644A look at my heat gun....a hairdryer on steroids. I call it my "Binford" hotter than Hell model!2013-11-10T21:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/07/28/jammin/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_3633.jpgDSC_3633Kathy's Frittata - Her first bite was followed by these words, "Ewww seeds, but tasty!"https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_3308.jpgDSC_3308Thorny, scratchy and very tasty wild dewberries.2013-08-15T20:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/07/23/photos-and-garden-news-from-home/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sweet-potatoes.jpgSweet PotatoesSweet Potatoes spreading nicely.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/strawberry-towers.jpgStrawberry TowersStrawberry Towershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/peppers-and-leeks.jpgPeppers and LeeksPeppers and Leekshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cucumbers.jpgcucumbersCucumbers - I am sure there are some hiding!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/clebrity-tomatoes.jpgClebrity TomatoesCelebrity Tomatoes2013-07-24T14:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/07/17/waiting-on-garden-photos/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jbd_7252.jpgJBD_7252Prince William galloping across the verdant grass on his way to scoring a goal in the 2011 match in Santa Barbara.2013-07-20T04:27:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/07/05/jams-jellies-and-jars/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/canning-issue.jpgCanning IssueCanning Issue2013-07-05T18:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/06/12/a-new-toy-an-early-fathers-day-gift/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3315.jpgDSC_3315- Elephant Garlic.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3314-e1371077724194.jpgDSC_3314The kids made a turned piece of oak to fit the bung hole. It is a handle and a reminder of the Father's Day Date this year. Don't you just love it.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3313.jpgDSC_3313https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3312.jpgDSC_3312Wine Barrel Composterhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3311.jpgDSC_3311A look inside showing some slats that may aid in the tumbling action of the contents. Apparently they extend the life of the barrel. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3309.jpgDSC_3309The barrel in position behind the garage. Need to trim the center dowel. I reinforced the glued up staves with 1.5 inch aluminum strap.2023-07-17T16:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/06/09/preview-of-fathers-day-gift/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-5.jpegimage 5Ah that is better!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-4.jpegimage 4Come on Ash....smilehttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-3.jpegimage 3Doing the clean uphttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-2.jpegimage 2The barrel intact and ready for modification.2013-06-10T08:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/06/03/san-miguel-mission/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jbd_3376.jpgJBD_3376Another view looking toward the front of the chapel.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jbd_3372.jpgJBD_3372A look at the altar. Out of respect I shot without a flash, used the natural early morning light coming through the windows.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jbd_3398.jpgJBD_3398A look at a portion awaiting some restoration work.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jbd_3382-1.jpgJBD_3382 1I just loved the look of the bell tower built form local rock.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jbd_3355-1.jpgJBD_3355 1A look don the corridor on the east side of the Mission.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/copy-of-jbd_3404.jpgCopy of JBD_3404Beautiful cactus flowers!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/copy-of-jbd_3393-1.jpgCopy of JBD_3393 1A look at an old tower behind the giant prickly pear cactus. South end of Mission grounds.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/copy-of-jbd_3351-cropped-1.jpgCopy of JBD_3351 Cropped 1The fountain seen when entering from the East side of the Mission.2013-06-07T21:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/31/foliar-feeding-with-vermicomposting-leachate/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3265.jpgDSC_3265A look back toward my compost bins and strawberry towershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3264.jpgDSC_3264The pole bean arches.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3263.jpgDSC_3263Gate to my garden with the pole bean arches seen behind the gate.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3262-e1369959042802.jpgDSC_3262Gate to my Gardenhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3261.jpgDSC_3261Mixing bucket and my litle sprayer.2013-06-02T23:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/28/beer-trumps-all-2/2013-05-28T13:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/27/beer-trumps-all/2013-05-28T19:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/11/the-other-garden-ato-the-potato/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3097.jpgDSC_3097https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3096.jpgDSC_3096An old garbage barrel with holes in the bottom. Potato eyes at the bottom, 30 + inches below support the lush green growth.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3093.jpgDSC_3093https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3079.jpgDSC_3079https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3078.jpgDSC_3078The tub as it appears when the potatoes are planted. About 6 inches in the bottom,https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3077.jpgDSC_3077Soil in this one is up about 10 inches and needs quite a bit more this weekend.2013-05-14T16:21:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/10/tomato-heaven-has-opened-its-gates-in-my-backyard/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3090-e1368201370543.jpgDSC_3090The pole bean arches with some red blossoms.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3089.jpgDSC_3089https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3086.jpgDSC_3086Chard, Brussels Sprouts and some tomatoeshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3085-e1368201236204.jpgDSC_3085Finger sized asparagus spear....flash photograph at 10:30 AM!!!!!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3084.jpgDSC_3084My Celebrity tomatoes getting bigger!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_3083.jpgDSC_3083The May 10th tomatoes picked in the dark. Dark at 10:30 AM. Yes AM - today's storm is very dark. 4 inches per hour of rain heading our way!2013-05-11T14:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/05/kayaking-on-a-beautiful-day-with-a-surprise/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0029.jpgJBD_0029Great Blue Heronhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0122.jpgJBD_0122Coming in to land.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0087.jpgJBD_0087Exploding up off the water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0083.jpgJBD_0083Cruising and skimming across the water - another Great Blue Heron. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0071.jpgJBD_0071A Killdeer and some young out of focus in the foreground.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0050.jpgJBD_0050Anybody seeing sausage? Probably 40 plus yards away...too far for me to shoot. I need about a 20-25 yard shot to feel comfortable.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0047.jpgJBD_0047https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0046.jpgJBD_0046Oh Yeah....A big ugly - could be a boar!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0045.jpgJBD_0045The little tan lump I first spotted had friends!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0038.jpgJBD_0038Little Blue Heron....I did an internet search. Did I get it right?2013-05-10T02:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/05/01/jams-and-curds/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jbd_0040.jpgJBD_0040My biggest berry of the season - a double butterfly strawberry.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_2988.jpgDSC_2988The results. I the bowl is the foam scraped off before canning. My wife adds it to her oatmeal & egg white breakfast frittata. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_2986.jpgDSC_2986Gently mashing the berries for the "chunky" jam.2013-05-02T14:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/04/30/tomato-tomato-regardless-of-how-you-say-it-they-both-taste-yummy/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3053.jpgDSC_3053The Yukon Gold Potatoes as of the middle of April. They are much bigger now!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3056.jpgDSC_3056One of the many blackberry clusters.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3070.jpgDSC_3070A ripe Pineberry. At this stage it is almost overripe. The best stage is just a blush of pink and the seeds are red.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3076.jpgDSC_3076Some of my Swiss Chardhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3075.jpgDSC_3075Celebrity Variety - 4-5 inch size and does well when it is hot. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3074.jpgDSC_3074Cherry type, Sweet Million - just love those clustershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3073.jpgDSC_3073The newest tomato on the patio plant.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_3072.jpgDSC_30722013-05-01T16:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/04/11/updating-my-blog-just-a-little/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_3353-edited.jpgJBD_3353 EditedAs the sun fades the sky picks up the reds and softer colors as the light fades.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_3337.jpgJBD_3337From the Sweet Springs Preserve near Los Ososhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0420.jpgJBD_0420Wide angle look at the sunset.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0415.jpgJBD_0415Sunset and wildlife.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0408.jpgJBD_0408Sunset and Hobie Cathttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dsc_0591.jpgDSC_0591A mid day image looking out across the bay toward the dunes.2013-04-26T00:55:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/04/11/carrots-out-the-wazoo-now-what/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0785-e1365704555360.jpgJBD_0785A look down the garden path toward the back beds. The poles in the foreground arch up over the entrance and soon will be covered in 3 varieties of pole beans.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0783.jpgJBD_0783Yukon Gold Plants needing to be hilled up a little deeper!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0782-e1365704069748.jpgJBD_0782Carrots and more Carrotshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/exploded-carrot.jpgExploded CarrotExploded/split carrot....they taste OK but my wife refuses to let me cook them.2013-04-11T23:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/04/02/1665/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0909.jpgJBD_0909Gardening gift from my wife.....I am always in the learning mode!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0906.jpgJBD_0906Immature Strawberryhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0905.jpgJBD_0905I smell jam cooking!!!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0896.jpgJBD_0896Blackberry blossom.....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0885.jpgJBD_0885Alpine Strawberryhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0879.jpgJBD_0879Garden Helper - shifting between the brown to green phase.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jbd_0863.jpgJBD_0863Dewberry Blossom2013-04-09T16:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/03/23/making-lemons-headlong-into-the-process/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_0207.jpgJBD_0207He was so hard to spot....I first spotted him jumping from branch to branch.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/copy-2-of-jbd_0197.jpgCopy (2) of JBD_0197One of several bees diving headlong into the job of pollination! 2013-04-09T16:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/03/08/a-walk-on-the-wild-side/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_2934.jpgDSC_2934The wild sow on her way across in front of ushttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_2937.jpgDSC_2937The piglets emerging from the left in hot pursuit of mommahttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/copy-of-dsc_2921.jpgCopy of DSC_2921One of the other critters spotted on the fishing dockhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_29221.jpgDSC_2922[1]A wide angle look across the lake from the fishing dock.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_2911.jpgDSC_2911The camp site on the bank of Lake Isabelhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_2917-e1362763245371.jpgDSC_2917One of the many large Cypress trees ringing Lake Isabel.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_2901.jpgDSC_2901the 5 mile bench where we ate our sandwiches Halfway through the loop.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3413.jpgJBD_3413Beautiful Peach Creek adjacent to the trailhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3411.jpgJBD_3411A view along Peach Creek2013-04-09T17:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/03/06/bees-and-my-strawberries/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3389.jpgJBD_3389Yes - developing nicely https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3396.jpgJBD_3396The final payoffhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3397.jpgJBD_3397Just starting to show!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3388.jpgJBD_3388Very nice strawberry blossomhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3398.jpgJBD_3398https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3399.jpgJBD_3399Do your magic little guy!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3378.jpgJBD_3378Off to another one. Trying to improve my moving critter skills. My goal is get a crisp shot of the bee flying!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3382.jpgJBD_3382Carrying quite a load while working this blossomhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jbd_3376.jpgJBD_3376Bee and broccoli blossom2013-04-09T17:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/03/06/lsu-rural-life-museum/2013-03-06T16:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/02/28/into-hot-water-from-my-backyard-farming/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/800px-pineberries.jpg800px-PineberriesPineberry image - can't wait to grow my own.2013-03-02T14:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/01/30/strawberry-quickie/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2701.jpgDSC_2701https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2699-e1359568440569.jpgDSC_2699January 30th - Should be ripe soon!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2700-e1359568558355.jpgDSC_2700One of the Strawberry tower pockets headed toward a bountiful harvest.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2702.jpgDSC_2702https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2703.jpgDSC_2703A look at one of the ground based plants. I will have to watch for competitors...There are some bugs that also enjoy juicy red berries!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2704.jpgDSC_2704Another ground based plant setting lots of potentially sweet berries!2013-01-30T18:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/01/29/getting-into-the-garden-again/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2688.jpgDSC_2688Freshly picked and rinsed off - interesting, eh?https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2696.jpgDSC_2696Oh yes....colorful carrots.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2698.jpgDSC_2698My plate - Speckled Trout filet, my carrots and the limey rice.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2691.jpgDSC_2691A view down my newest bed...redone a year ago.Lettuce, Chard, cabbage, peas, carrots, brussel sprouts, turnips, garlic and a few beets.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2689-e1359424644633.jpgDSC_2689Strawberry in the tower beginning to ripen!2013-01-29T09:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/01/23/the-last-of-my-tomatoes/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_26821-e1358974880644.jpgDSC_2682https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2671.jpgDSC_2671A lokk form the school up on th ehill overlooking the town.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2668-e1358974283417.jpgDSC_2668An ice 30 foot tall climbing tower used for a class offered during the winter. Looks like a "cool" challenge.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_2667.jpgDSC_2667Me and my shadow on the snow.2013-01-24T00:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/01/09/rain-rain-its-here-to-stay/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_7748.jpgDSC_7748The walkway along the river where the kids can fish. Usually 3 feet above the water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_7707.jpgDSC_7707The creek by the soccer field during a flood event a couple of years ago. Normally you stand by tree in the foreground on the bank.2013-01-09T20:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2013/01/05/a-park-like-setting/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nms_2279.jpgNMS_2279Looking back to the far corner of the yard with a grapefruit, a lemon and an orange tree - among other stuff.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nms_2280.jpgNMS_2280https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nms_2281.jpgNMS_2281Near the back of the yard looking toward the house.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nms_2282.jpgNMS_2282The Mermaid Fountain. This is location number 4 or 5 in the yard!2013-01-06T03:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/31/2012-in-reveiw/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2598.jpgDSC_2598Look close...an out of focus lemon blossom is forming as of New Years Eve 2012 - Northern Hemisphere.2013-01-02T19:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/27/is-it-global-warming/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2553.jpgDSC_2553Just a representative sample of what I plucked yesterday...There may be more hiding!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2554.jpgDSC_2554I decided to let this little guy continue bucking the winter . Let's see if he ripens up!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2559.jpgDSC_2559An asparagus stalk that hasn't got the message! It is winter - sleep!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2560.jpgDSC_2560A beautiful glossy green Poblano Pepper on December 26th!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ice-house.jpgIce HouseIce House Or Hot House? I am a geologist and subscribe to the idea that the past portends the future.2012-12-28T17:27:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/26/tomatoes-goodbye-farewell-adieu-at-least-until-spring/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2513.jpgDSC_2513The tomatoes rescued and brought in on Christmas Day. Hope to ripen the green ones2012-12-31T14:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/24/dancing-flames/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2455.jpgDSC_2455Looking into the middle of the fire. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2457.jpgDSC_2457The Chiminea in the backyard.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2462.jpgDSC_2462The longer you sit the more the fire draws you into the swirling and dancing flames, Photos can never quite capture the glow of the embers.....I love the warmth radiating out of the mouth.2012-12-26T17:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/21/murray-family-farm/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121221-084647.jpg20121221-084647.jpgFuyu Persimmons. Amazing flavorhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121221-084702.jpg20121221-084702.jpghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121221-084715.jpg20121221-084715.jpghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121221-084630.jpg20121221-084630.jpghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/20121221-122642.jpg20121221-122642.jpg2012-12-23T16:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/13/frost-on-the-pumpkin/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/watermark-jbd_0008.jpgWatermark JBD_0008The trees along the lake back-lit by a wonderful early morning sun.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/watermark-copy-of-dsc_6897.jpgWatermark Copy of DSC_6897The December sun coming up over the water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/watermark-jbd_0084-sunrise-pelican.jpgWatermark JBD_0084 Sunrise PelicanOne of the winter pelicans in the early morning that grace our lake. Wish I had caught it with crisper focus! 2012-12-14T01:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/11/tomatoes-hasta-luego-en-espanol-und-bis-spater-auf-deustch/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2366.jpgDSC_2366A large mixing bowl with at least double that remaining. They may have to sit in the widow sill to finish ripening.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2367.jpgDSC_2367A closer look at the tomatoes and a few radishes.2012-12-18T22:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/12/09/so-whats-happenin-in-the-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2339.jpgDSC_2339Turnips and carrots ready fo the kithenhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2340.jpgDSC_2340https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2341.jpgDSC_2341An extra large turnip!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2342.jpgDSC_2342Kozmic Purple carrots https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2343.jpgDSC_2343https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_2344-e1355024392707.jpgDSC_2344A barrel full of tomatoes nearly ready to pick,2012-12-10T03:26:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/29/1448/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2332.jpgDSC_2332Fresh out of the oven, steaming and smelling so good!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2333.jpgDSC_2333Cut into chunks, mashed, pureed and allowed to sit in the sieve to drain off the free water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2319.jpgDSC_2319Out on my garden bench, I make the first cuts using the lobes as guides.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2320.jpgDSC_2320Sections cut prior to scrapping out the seeds.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2321.jpgDSC_2321The surgery produced 10 lobes of the deep oranged flesh for baking.2012-12-03T18:27:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/26/the-25th-of-november-where-is-winter/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jbd_26921.jpgJBD_2692Sweet Charlie strawberries are in palce and growing.2012-11-29T17:40:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/23/the-gardening-blog-that-could-have-been/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_1447-watermark.jpgDSC_1447 WatermarkJames Dean Memorial at Chalome - I need to spend more time on a future trip.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_1532-watermark.jpgDSC_1532 watermarkBison grazing near the wildflowers.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_1511-watermark.jpgDSC_1511 WatermarkTemblor Range Wildflowers.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jbd_0744-watermarked.jpgJBD_0744 WatermarkedView of Morro Bay and Morro Rock from Los Osos. The phot op from the highway turnout would have provided a great perspective from above!2012-11-30T06:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/22/sweet-potato-alert/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121122-163832.jpg20121122-163832.jpg2012-11-28T19:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/19/getting-close-to-home/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jbd_0411-c-watermark.jpgJBD_0411 C WatermarkThe photo seems to have captured what the eye saw. The eye is still superior to the camera, but today they were well matched. 2012-11-28T22:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/02/a-ride-through-the-woods/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2215.jpgDSC_2215First stop along the trail - looking south toward Lake Houston.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2216.jpgDSC_2216https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2221.jpgDSC_2221Cypress knees are the coolest looking pieces of wood. Spotted these at my second stop as I headed north.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2223.jpgDSC_2223https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2227.jpgDSC_2227Looking across the East Fork of the San Jacinto Riverto the east.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2230.jpgDSC_2230https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2236.jpgDSC_2236https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2237.jpgDSC_2237https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2239.jpgDSC_2239An idyllic bench on a little island in the river. What isn't seen is the fort some youngsters have built in the trees. What wonderful adventures they must have!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2242.jpgDSC_22422012-11-05T21:54:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/11/01/pomegranate-jelly-the-hard-way/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2206.jpgDSC_2206https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2207.jpgDSC_2207About halfway through the effort! Lots of trash.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2208.jpgDSC_2208Pomegranate cut in half.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2209.jpgDSC_2209https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc_2210.jpgDSC_2210Broken open and the sweet kernels on display in a bowl sso becoming full.2012-11-01T14:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/29/shhhhh-go-to-sleep-asparagus/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2205.jpgDSC_2205A squad destined for the kitchen. Thank you lads for being so persistent.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2202-e1351544412683.jpgDSC_2202https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2203-e1351544357847.jpgDSC_2203One for the kitchen, one for the root crowns and couple just starting to break the surface. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2204-e1351544377281.jpgDSC_2204Strawberry Towers with Sweet Charlie plugs looking healthy and snug in their new home.2022-12-12T06:08:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/28/remembering/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kern-river-11-2001.jpgKern River 11 20012012-10-29T18:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/23/long-beach-california-someone-has-to-take-one-for-the-team/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/long-beach-convention-center.jpgLong Beach Convention CenterLooking across the small bay toward the Long Beach Convention Center. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/long-beach-queen-mary.jpgLong Beach Queen MaryQueen Mary and a Carnival Lines ship moored behind it....2012-10-23T21:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/20/rose-petal-jelly-and-other-gardening-news/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2194.jpgDSC_2194https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2195.jpgDSC_2195https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2196.jpgDSC_2196I small rose shown with the jelly. The jelly does take on a hue very similar to the color of the petals.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2197.jpgDSC_2197Renegade asparagus - I cut it all back last week and I have a few trying to break out...Guess I'll just have to eat them!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_2198.jpgDSC_2198My home made dibble used to plant some strawberry plugs. 2012-10-23T20:38:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/13/gardening-in-hot-water-2/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/jbd_2528.jpgJBD_25282012-10-13T13:03:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/11/a-letter-to-home/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/jbd_2548.jpgJBD_25482012-10-11T20:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/10/03/gardening-perspective-thrifty-or-cheap/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dsc_1304.jpgDSC_1304Supports/Stakes in action this past spring.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/jbd_2546.jpgJBD_2546My ball of twine salvaged!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/jbd_2535.jpgJBD_2535$$$$$ Saved eh? Some twine and a few stakes supports...about a 3 year life for the crepe myrtle limbs.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elegant-crepes1.jpgElegant crepesWhat aspire to accomplish.....may require removal of the brutalized example in my yard!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/crepe-murder1.jpgcrepe murderAn example of the mess I inherited! Murder is a strong word - lets just say brutalized!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elegant-crepes.jpgElegant crepeshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/crepe-murder.jpgcrepe murder2012-10-03T22:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/09/28/looking-around-the-central-california-coast/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/copy-of-jbd_0810.jpgCopy of JBD_0810Sit back and watch the day fade away!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0384.jpgJBD_0384Flowers galore.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0375.jpgJBD_0375Beautiful setting and variety of produce growing. Cabbages, lettuces and parsley.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0821.jpgJBD_0821Sunset on the bay in Baywood Parkhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0397.jpgJBD_0397Near Gaviota looking south toward Santa Barbara.....I need to ride the Amtrack one of these days up the coast on this track!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0388.jpgJBD_0388Grover City area looking across the fields - lots of produce grown here. The dunes and coastal fog in the background - Oceano area.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0373.jpgJBD_0373A wall, actually the gate, full of various succulents - Looks like something to try at home!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0367.jpgJBD_0367One of my many repotted plants.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0364.jpgJBD_0364Incredible variety at Mom's place.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0361.jpgJBD_0361Ben....if you read this I would consider getting you this boat for the backwaters in Louisiana! Maybe!2012-10-02T00:24:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/09/22/california-fruit-basket-and-nut-case/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0809.jpgJBD_0809Lovely evening....I was one of dozens at water's edge watching the sun put on it's evening show - free of charge!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/copy-of-jbd_0811.jpgCopy of JBD_0811Looking across the bay in Baywood adjoining Los Osos.2012-09-22T14:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/09/04/global-warming-yes-it-is-but/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/800px-all_palaeotemps.png800px-All_palaeotempshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/300px-65_myr_climate_change.png300px-65_Myr_Climate_ChangeHMMMMMMM.....Global Warming or Global Coolinghttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/five_myr_climate_change.pngFive_Myr_Climate_ChangeThe trend is toward the cooler side...what is interesting is the increasing variability in the swings!2014-02-26T19:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/09/02/garden-discovery/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120902-182937.jpg20120902-182937.jpg2012-09-03T16:32:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/09/01/nature-strong-resilient-and-inspiring/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0877.jpgJBD_0877An oak shading a rebulit guest house at the site of the Jefferson Davis house.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0870.jpgJBD_0870The flag pole bent over from Hurricane Camille - 1969 - one of the most powerful hurricanes to make landfall in the US. A grim reminder of life on the Gulf.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0868.jpgJBD_0868Life goes on in the Gulf, the trees survive, the people thrive and the cycle continues.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0866.jpgJBD_0866The ring in the oak - an old Indian legend is tied to this tree...https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0863.jpgJBD_0863The gnarly oak again - I can only imagine what wonderful bowls could be turned from the knotty burls on this tree! It can wait!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0861.jpgJBD_0861Swinging on the long horizontal branch.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0848.jpgJBD_0848Gnarly oak....Joe and Leah standing in the crotch of the tree.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jbd_0836.jpgJBD_0836Looking east from the Jefferson Davis house - a large oak and the lonely chimney that remians standing after Katrina.2012-09-03T12:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/29/gardening-promises/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01889.jpgDSC01889This is the asparagus bed - the two tossed out sweet potatoes landed here and spread like crazy! The asparagus ferns, if standing straight up are 6-8 feet tall. I used tall tomato gages to keep them partially upright! An 8 foot by 4 foot bed!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01891.jpgDSC01891This is an 8 foot bed by 4 feet wide. The sweet potatoes have covered this bed, choked out the weeds and climbed the cucumber trellis! WOW!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01908.jpgDSC01908A look toward the asparagus bed and the sweet potato jungle. Early morning with a little shade from our big oak tree. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01899.jpgDSC01899https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01903.jpgDSC01903https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_0229-e1346271365249.jpgDSC_0229Lettuces and turnips crowded together in my friend John's bed...I was just as guilty!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1100.jpgDSC_1100https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1006.jpgDSC_1006A few made it to decent size but I had far too many nugget sized beets and turnips.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_0838.jpgDSC_0838I think I can grow bigger/longer carrots if I ask a few more to step up and become compost volunteers.2012-09-29T12:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/24/another-gardening-convert/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ben-jalapeno.jpgBen JalapenoBen's Jalapeno - one of two in his front yard plot2012-08-29T11:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/18/i-like-cobbler/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_5181.jpgDSC_5181Meme's Blackberry Cobbler - it is so good!2012-08-20T16:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/18/nature-and-sharing/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bishop-silhouette.jpgBishop SilhouetteI am sitting in my kayak about 400 yds offshore, big rollers sweeping by, sahring the morning with my oldest son,,,,,Ben2012-08-18T14:04:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/15/garden-helper/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/copy-of-jbd_0371.jpgCopy of JBD_0371A Green Anole? Yes, with altered mood or shivering due to a temperature change.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/copy-of-jbd_0135.jpgCopy of JBD_0135https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/copy-of-jbd_2424.jpgCopy of JBD_2424My little green garden helper. 2012-09-03T16:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/09/tomatoes-the-season-notes/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jbd_0196.jpgJBD_0196https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_2184.jpgDSC_2184https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_2181.jpgDSC_2181https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1368.jpgDSC_1368https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1367.jpgDSC_1367https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1347.jpgDSC_1347https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1343.jpgDSC_1343https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1317.jpgDSC_1317https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1291.jpgDSC_1291https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nml_0003.jpgNML_00032012-08-20T16:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/07/worm-castings-harvested-more-yard-chores/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01844.jpgDSC01844Ben and his rescue dog, Sierra checking on the progess.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01849.jpgDSC01849This hole keeps getting bigger and more complicated! Ben, Sierra and me...the old sweaty guy.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01840.jpgDSC01840The new home waiting for the transfer. Newspaper strips are wrung out so they are not too wet!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01841.jpgDSC01841Soaking strips of newspaper to be added as bedding as I transfer those that toil in the dark into their new home.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc01842.jpgDSC01842That great garden supplement - worm castings....screen box in the background2012-08-08T19:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/05/hands-in-the-garden-and-fishing/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/catfish-joe-a.jpgCatfish Joe AJoe's Catfishhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/catfish-ben-a.jpgCatfish Ben ABen's Catfish2012-08-14T07:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/08/04/it-grows-underground/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1892.jpgDSC_1892Textures and shadows https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1840.jpgDSC_1840Massive Pillars of stone.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1832.jpgDSC_1832Wonderful and whimsical combinations!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1856.jpgDSC_1856Toes? https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1852.jpgDSC_1852Hmmmmmm - lovelyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1781.jpgDSC_1781A drapery type of deposithttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1780.jpgDSC_1780A stalgtite or stalagmite.....now I remember.....a stalagtite holds tight from the cieling! So this is a stalagmite.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nms_1756.jpgNMS_1756It is amazing - from the desolate macro view to the thorny beauty right at your feet.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nms_1755.jpgNMS_1755More of the surface beautyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nms_1754.jpgNMS_1754The beautiful yet thorny plants on the surface.2012-08-04T21:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/07/13/rainy-day-musings-2/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1933.jpgDSC_1933This Morning's Rain Total 2012-07-15T22:20:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/07/12/canning-some-salsa/2012-07-14T20:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/07/09/busy-busy-busy-catching-up-in-the-garden-and-the-kitchen/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1932.jpgDSC_1932A look back toward the east - even a few zinnias popping up - along with a few weeds.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1931.jpgDSC_1931My volunteer cherry tomato plant - loaded up and they are so sweet! I hope I can save seeds and that they are true to type!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1930.jpgDSC_1930A Big Boy - huge one hopefully ready in a few days!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1929.jpgDSC_1929More Tomatoes - Can you ever have too many? I think yes!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1928.jpgDSC_1928Celebrity variety tomatoes waiting to be picked.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1927.jpgDSC_1927Cucumbers, peppers and a few ox heart tomatoes.2012-07-11T23:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/07/08/ahhhhhhhh-back-home/2012-07-11T12:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/07/07/a-composting-we-will-go/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1427.jpgDSC_1427Getting down to the bottom of the bin. What luscious yummy garden food!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1425.jpgDSC_1425The first of several loads heading to the garden.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/95580028.jpg95580028https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/95580027.jpg95580027A garden tool hook that reminds me of how easy it is to sweat in Houston and also a reminder of the fruits of hard labor!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_1298.jpgDSC_12982012-07-08T01:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/28/wandering-about-in-a-different-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_1024.jpgJBD_1024Lower Sierra Nevada elevation - +/- 4500 feet on Dinkey Creek. Hot and dry environment.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_1020.jpgJBD_1020I am enjoying some trout fishing on Dinkey Creek - Caaught a few small fish thta lived to grow a little more.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_1013.jpgJBD_1013My son Joe repairing his tackle in preparation for stalking the wild trout.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_1002.jpgJBD_1002Wildflower in the McKinley Redwood grove.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0993.jpgJBD_0993My wife and son verifying that moss does grow on the north side of the tree. McKinley Grove.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0976.jpgJBD_0976Son Joe sitting on the fallen Grandfather Giant Sequoia in the McKinley Grove. Huge tree!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0970.jpgJBD_0970Nice wildflowers on the hike up to Rancheria Falls near Huntington Lake in California.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0969.jpgJBD_0969Rocky mountainside in the Sierra Nevada Mountians near Huntington Lake California.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0954.jpgJBD_0954Rancheria Falls. Not as heavy as in years with a heavy snow pack but still beautiful! https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jbd_0953.jpgJBD_0953Son Joe at the base of Rancheria Falls. Better than any backyard view!2012-06-29T02:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/21/lisa-surrogate-farmer/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tower.jpgTowerStrawerry Towers are still growng well!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/puple-bean.jpgPuple BeanPurple Beans - well disguised too!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cuke.jpgCukeLook closely - cukes have become masters of disguise they hide so well. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cherry-tomato.jpgCherry tomatoThe volunteer plant has been outstanding! https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/berry.jpgBerryA few blackberies remain to be picked- unfortunately most are eaten before they make the freezer bag for jam making2012-06-22T23:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/17/camarillo-strawberries-and-farmers-market/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/veggies.jpgVeggiesLots of fresh vegetableshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/strawberries-camarillo.jpgStrawberries CamarilloStrawberries....sorry I cut Kathy's head off....best berries ever! N. Lweis Rd at Las Posas - Camarillo CAhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/squash.jpgSquashKathy called them perfect squash...especially the yellow oneshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flowers.jpgFlowersMore fresh flowershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flowers-2.jpgFlowers 2Flowers as wellhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/farmers-market.jpgFarmers MarketRoot crops at the Farmers Markethttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/carrots.jpgCarrotsReal Carrots....not the perfectly uniform mass produced from the supermarket!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/beets-and-others.jpgBeets and othersBeets and othershttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/asparagus-and-artichokes.jpgAsparagus and ArtichokesAsparagus and Artichokes - Fresh2012-06-29T15:21:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/17/thanks-dad/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sc0000c265.jpgsc0000c265https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/scan0160.jpgSCAN0160https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/scan0168.jpgSCAN0168https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dad-hunting-2-1968.jpgDad Hunting 2 1968https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dad-3-1967.jpgDad 3 19672012-07-28T11:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/11/on-the-other-side-of-the-hill-from-san-francisco/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_1471.jpgDSC_1471Beautiful setting to exchange vows.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_1623-e.jpgDSC_1623 E A look toward the south east from the Rios Lovell winery. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_1558.jpgDSC_1558Will's turkey on a trot.2012-07-05T14:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/09/farmer-kathy/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc_1304.jpgDSC_1304A view of my garden taken about three weeks ago - just a reminder of what I am missing!2012-06-15T02:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/09/oops/2012-07-05T05:22:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/09/california-craft-beers-snowshoe-brewery/2012-07-05T05:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/06/03/through-my-garden-gate/2012-06-04T12:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/28/volunteerism-and-tomatoes/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1346.jpgDSC_1346Handful of the volunteer tomatoes....still green2016-04-06T14:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/26/ahhhhhh-back-home-back-in-the-garden/2012-05-27T20:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/24/vicarious-gardening/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tomato-photo.jpgtomato photoPhone photo capture....lovely red, ripe and ready......TOMATO2012-05-24T02:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/22/a-new-gardening-convert/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo2.jpgphoto2Look closely center of photo. John also warned me - I stop by and pull weeds once in awhile...it might be painful if not careful.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/photo.jpgphotoThe support structure for the bird netting. Nice job John!2012-05-22T21:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/18/growing-tomatoes-beans-and-other-things/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1349.jpgDSC_1349A nice 6 or 7 inch long Anaheim pepper....I will be patient and give it a few more days!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1358.jpgDSC_1358So close to being ready.....back off and wait!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1359.jpgDSC_1359Nice bush green bean basket - the flowers white - kind of boring so maybe I will try some of the purple ones too....a bit more aesthetically pleasing???https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1352.jpgDSC_1352Well on its way to purple....they are fun to watch as they mature.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1357.jpgDSC_1357Mortgage Lifter - Looking good! And companions too!2012-07-05T05:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/13/egrets-just-egrets/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0103e.jpgJBD_0103EAnother pre-touchdown landing pose.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0084e.jpgJBD_0084EJust cruising along!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0076e.jpgJBD_0076ETouchdown! https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0075e.jpgJBD_0075EStarting to flare out and drop the landing gear.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0074e.jpgJBD_0074EGetting closer to the perch.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0073e.jpgJBD_0073EFlying off to the perch.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0046.jpgJBD_0046Nice pose - long elegant neck line - just a few step further along the creek.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0045e.jpgJBD_0045ENice pose - long elegant neck line....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0040.jpgJBD_0040I really like watching them skim across the water.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jbd_0032e.jpgJBD_0032EPosing for me! Not really - I take what I can get. That means I take a lot of pictures and I can find a pose I like.2012-07-05T05:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/12/strawberry-jam-its-as-easy-as-well-jam/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1339.jpgDSC_1339The bounty....all in reused jars. The hexagonal jars get used up first as I don't trust them to reseal with previously used lids. The rest of the jars get new sterilized lids. That's what the recipe/directions tell me to do.......https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1336.jpgDSC_1336The foam starting to show up on the surface of the mix....close to boiling. Keep stirring Bishop - you don't want to scorch the jam....also, stirring is clearly stated in the recipe/directions!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1333.jpgDSC_13336 Cups of mashed up strawberries with the pectin/sugar mix stirred in.2012-05-13T14:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/11/garden-harvesst-bragging-via-my-iphone-5/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/strawberries.jpgStrawberriesA handful of small but delicious strawberries. Yum!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bounty-photo.jpgBounty PhotoPotatoes, asparagus, strawberries, green beans, Ancho peppers, Anaheim peppers and a few cherry tomatoes.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/asparagus.jpgAsparagusA handful of fresh cut asparagus2012-05-14T12:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/11/potatoes-are-harvested/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1302.jpgDSC_1302The wire baskets ready to be stored until next season.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1298.jpgDSC_1298A load of Garden Gold waiting for my shovel.2012-05-11T15:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/07/making-ready-to-transfer-the-worms/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1296.jpgDSC_1296My 36 Quart Rubbermaid bin ready to be cleaned our for my worms. The holes drilled in the bottom to allow air in for the worms also work as drain holes for potato growing. Double use again. https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1295.jpgDSC_1295Letting about 8 pounds +/- of potatoes dry and harden their skin. 2012-05-08T23:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/06/tomato-war-friendly-of-course/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1293.jpgDSC_1293An unripe but nice looking John tomato (also of the Celebrity Variety)https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1291.jpgDSC_1291A juicy succulent Bishop Tomato (Celebrity Variety)2012-05-27T15:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/05/05/the-tomato-challenge-close-but-no-cigar/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1238.jpgDSC_1238The Celebrity tomato - does very well in our hot environment! At least another week before ripe! https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_1237.jpgDSC_1237See that nearly ripe cherry tomato lurking in the back! Cloes, oh so close!2012-05-05T17:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/04/25/composting-making-a-difference/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/copy-of-dsc_6889.jpgCopy of DSC_6889My Double Compost Bins2012-05-05T17:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/04/24/my-second-mistake-of-the-year/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc00738.jpgDSC00738This is an example of pole beans doing what pole beans do best! Obviously much more than a 12 inch bush bean plant!2012-05-05T17:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/04/22/blossoms-berries-buds-and-bounty/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1224.jpgDSC_1224Bounty from the Busy Bees!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1223.jpgDSC_1223Bountiful Blendings for this summer's Mojitoshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1220.jpgDSC_1220Ancho Pepper Bountyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1215.jpgDSC_1215Blossoms turn to Bounty....can't wait - I guess I should wait!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1211.jpgDSC_1211Beneficial - not sure But they seem to be" Butt to Butt"!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1208.jpgDSC_1208Better Blossoms make Better Berrieshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1206.jpgDSC_1206Berry Blossom - Strawberryhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1203.jpgDSC_1203Bishop's Blackberries https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1201.jpgDSC_1201Better Bean Blossomhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1200.jpgDSC_1200Bean Blossom - Purple 2012-05-14T02:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/04/22/sweet-serendipitous-salads/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1090.jpgDSC_1090Sweetly Satisfying Strawberrieshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1088.jpgDSC_1088Perfect Pea Podhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0837.jpgDSC_0837Clump of Carotene laced crunchy carrotshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc01670.jpgDSC01670So Sweet and Scrumptioushttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1027.jpgDSC_1027Peeking at Peas in a Podhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0662.jpgDSC_0662Clean and Crunchy Carrots2012-04-24T01:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/31/morning-in-the-pea-patch/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1100.jpgDSC_1100Welcome to My Garden....https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1089.jpgDSC_1089Ah....the beginning a future garden snack - "grow baby, grow"https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1088.jpgDSC_1088Looks ready to pop into my mouth!!!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1087.jpgDSC_1087The morning dew look so good on an emerald backdrop!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1085.jpgDSC_1085If you look closely - enlarge the photo you can my morning nemesis!2012-04-03T20:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/24/garden-shots/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jbd_0797.jpgJBD_0797Even green the strawberries so perfecthttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jbd_0795-e.jpgJBD_0795 EA perfect strawberry blossom on it's way to my table.https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jbd_0792.jpgJBD_0792Perfection!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jbd_0775.jpgJBD_0775I appreciate all that they do for me and my Garden!https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1027.jpgDSC_1027Sugar snap pea waiting to become one of my favorite snackshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1022.jpgDSC_1022I think it is too early but it looks like a blackberry blossom ready to open uphttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1017-e.jpgDSC_1017 EThe Purple Pod beans are ready to climbhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_1015-e.jpgDSC_1015 EEvery morning is see more and more spearshttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0956-e.jpgDSC_0956 EAnother one of my unpaid garden helprs2012-03-27T00:33:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/22/enjoying-it-while-we-can/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_09581.jpgDSC_0958https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_06721.jpgDSC_0672https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0958.jpgDSC_0958Potato cage on March 14th - on March 21st it is over the tophttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0672.jpgDSC_0672Potato cage on March 2ndhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/copy-of-jbd_0789.jpgCopy of JBD_0789A tandem attack on the lemon blossoms.2012-03-27T00:32:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/15/birthday-week-gardening/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/copy-of-dsc_0840.jpgCopy of DSC_08402012-05-18T01:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/11/relationships-how-the-garden-grows/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/copy-of-dsc_1364.jpgCopy of DSC_1364A gift of love from the garden!2012-03-15T20:30:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/2012/03/05/a-salad-from-johns-garden/https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0731.jpgDSC_0731John's lettuces and radishes on displayhttps://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_07261.jpgDSC_0726https://bishopsbackyardfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0726.jpgDSC_0726The Girls Enjoying a Little Pinot Grigio and the Garden! 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