fishing Sunday afternoon

Sunday afternoon we took the girls fishing. Amber caught two, a bluegill and a sunfish and Jenessa caught one bluegill. They were released (the 3 fish). We went to the mill pond by Weyauwega, there were literally thousands of dragonflies flitting around. Lots of people fishing too, it was a gorgeous day, sunny then overcast, windy but not humid, just right. On the way home we went past cactus rock, a huge expanse of rock near New London, WI. We didn't see any of the native cactus (opuntia) but did see dogbane blooming and a ton of blue berried juniper.

class on Saturday afternoon

On Saturday afternoon, 06/27/09, , 23 ladies took part in a 3 part class here at Kindred Spirits Organics. The first section was about culinary herbs, how to grow, harvest, and prepare delicious food. They sampled chive butter and thyme butter with whole grain crackers. Then it was on to make and take mixed herb vinegars. Each lady was able to make her own container and was given recipes and instructions. Since these make nice hostess gifts, they were pretty pleased at their creations and that it would only be pennies to reproduce more. The last segment was right next to the flower coolers, filled to overflowing with buckets and vases of flowers. First we went through the different kinds, if they grow here in Wisconsin, colors they come in, etc. Then I stood back! The ladies chose their favorites and went to work. Each was unique and beautiful, and they were quite excited to be able to bring home their creation. It was such a blast! It was noisy, the women laughing and oohing and ahhing over each others flowers and petals and stems and leaves everywhere but so much fun!