Category Archives: Circle S Farm News

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”    The Great Gatsby … Continue reading →

“Frost kills the flowers that bloom out of season…” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Michael Angelo We almost made it!  I was really hoping for a last bucket full of October beans and green tomatoes (or even better, red tomatoes).  I … Continue reading →

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.” ― Mark Twain Delivering tomorrow on Halloween Eve.  This quote and picture of the moon seemed fitting. Perhaps I will hand out heads of cauliflower … Continue reading →

“It’s so dry the trees are bribing the dogs.” -Charles Martin, Chasing Fireflies Not a drop of rain last Friday and Saturday.  Our best chance for weeks.  And two fires in the neighborhood, not to mention our hayfield and tractor, … Continue reading →

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul… but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October.” ― Peggy Toney Horton As a farmer, each season … Continue reading →

“Well a good dog on the ground’s worth three in the saddle, No matter where you’re from Been many good dog was a friend to a man But Sam was the greatest one” -Sturgill Simpson I was raised in the … Continue reading →

“If ever in doubt, throw a pepper in the air. If it fails to come down, you have gone mad, so don’t trust in anything.”    -Gregory Maguire Never have I grown so many peppers.  Jennifer helped me trellis them … Continue reading →

“The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep”  -Chanakya With the cooler temperatures, I decided it was time … Continue reading →

“Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening.” ― Greta Garbo Monday is Labor Day.  So we will be laboring and smiling.  Looking forward to bringing lots of delicious food to you for … Continue reading →

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” ― Elbert Hubbard Farmers don’t really get vacations, weekends, or holidays.  Saturdays and Sundays are just like every other day.  Labor day, Memorial Day, Veterans … Continue reading →