How do I know? Because our geese have returned, and so have our ducks! Our pastures are starting to get green again, and the horses are all enjoying the sun, laying around and starting to shed out! I really love this time of year, when things become new again.

It’s time to get my garden going. I’ve got my starter kit for seeds ordered and it should be here by this weekend, and get some of the plants started in my kitchen, where there is plenty of sunlight, and I can keep them babies warm.

I’ve got a horse stalled, so my compost pile can build. I’ll be needing this before long. I swear by a horse compost pile. That, and Feast® 9-18-9!

Let me SHOW you why I like the Conklin’s Feast® 9-18-9 so much.

My own personal results were not quite as good as Jerry’s, but I’ll be the first to admit, that, for a first time tomato grower last year, I grew enough tomatoes to make 6 large batches of Salsa and 2 batches of speghetti sauce from my 9 plants, and still had some left over for salads at each all season long! So, I’m really looking forward to what I can do this year, with more knowledge, and a better understanding of the plants themselves.

Feast is available in different quantities, depending on your needs, small or large. Visit Diamond M Enterprise for full selection, under Lawn and Crop Management

I got this recipe from a horse list taht I belong to, and it is sooo good, I just had to share it with you !

Mexican Meatloaf (Freezer-friendly)

Turn up the heat up on this zesty meatloaf by adding hot green chilies or chipotle peppers. I swapped out the tomatoe sause for our home made salsa, to make it a true home-made meatloaf!

Mexican Meatloaf

• 1 spray(s) cooking spray
• 1 1/2 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
• 1 cup(s) rolled oats
• 1 medium onion(s), finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild,
• diced 1 large egg(s)
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 8 oz canned tomato sauce

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients, except half of tomato sauce, together in a large mixing bowl. Set remaining tomato sauce aside. Spoon meatloaf mixture into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 60 minutes. Spoon remaining sauce over meatloaf and cook 5 minutes more. Slice into eight pieces.

Freezing and thawing instructions: If freezing, bake meatloaf for 60 minutes only. Cool, remove from pan, wrap in foil and freeze. When ready to eat, thaw in refrigerator and reheat in oven at 350°F for 30 minutes. Top with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and bake for 5 minutes more.

We all know rain is good, but I’m done with it! Seems like I haven’t seen the sun in two weeks, our ground is so wet, we squish when we walk! The horses are in mud up to their ankles when they eat, the dogs are stuck inside and driving me nuts!

what I want

Our pond is overflowing, our dry creek is turning into a river. The days are getting longer, but, my sun is still missing.

Wet Weather Creek

I have to wonder if this weather has anything to do with our geese and ducks not coming back yet this year. I sure do miss those guys! We still have lots of turkey and deer, and they are definitely a joy to watch.

We lost a lot of hay and some crops last year because of the late rains. Now, with spring fast approaching, it looks like we are going to be wet for a while longer. The forecast for the next week ~ yep, you guessed it! More rain!

We can’t ride, can’t work the horses for the mud and wet ground. So, we sit and wait.

On an up side ~ yes, there actaully is an upside to this rain! Superbowl is tomorrow. Now, I’ve always been a Colts fan, but I’ll be honest with you, I want to see The Saints win. New Orleans has been through a lot the last couple of years. And the Saints Team has been a big part of their recovery. They deserve something good. They have fought a hard battle, and have proved themselves worthy of going to the Superbowl!

New Orleans Saints

AND, another plus, Nascar is about to start back up. We are usually in Daytona about now, well, at least Nathan is. But, he retired from the track, last year was his last. After 28 years of working as a peramedic on the track, he decided it was time for him to leave.

Personally, I’m looking forward to Danica Patrick driving in the Nationwide races. I’m hoping Jr has a better year, and stay out of the wall. I want to see Jimmy Johnson knocked off his high horse (don’t get me wrong, he’s a good driver, but I want to see someone else win this year!) I’m looking forward to watching Clint Bowyer driving his clean races.