I started mowing the lawn yesterday...the start of our several acres. I went around a few times, enjoying the quiet and unique sites of spring around our yard. I don't get to all the areas often, and I realize how very ignorant I am.
"Joe, what are those big clumps of leaves near the trees in the back?"

"A random rhubarb patch"


"Ohhhh...so I shouldn't mow it over....."


I didnt. But this lead me to realize our old country land has a few tricks up its sleeves in the most random places.

The ditch in the front of the house is filled, with not an inch in between, of hundreds of Tiger lilies. If you look close further down you'll find random tulips (I plan to transplant them as they are bicolored beauties).

The area near our firepit and I'm sure in other places have asparagus that will shoot up at will.
Behind one of our old barns we have a plethora of wild grape vines. There is a beautiful lilac growing next to our walnut tree... (come on over when they are ready! Buckets of walnuts...all you can carry!)

We have a vegetable garden. Currently it is growing various types of onions, carrots, spinach, sweet and hot peppers. More will go in later. We don't grow tomatoes or potatoes because my lovely parents in law have enough to feed an army. It would be a waste if we planted them as well...so we stick to what we know we will use and can give to those who enjoy the same vegetables.

This weekend we ordered trees and grape vines. Joe makes wine, so we are slowly going to build up different vines...right now it's Pinot for me and wild red for him!

We will have 4 Magnolia trees, 2 Maple, 2 Oak and 2 Filberts (Hazelnut trees). Still not enough to make a big dent in the property, but it will add some more color. I personally want color everywhere around the land. I even had them dig up a large area of land for wildflowers. What more could I want? Aside from a rose garden. I'm working on it.

As a city type girl, I never appreciated the land as I can now. I never had an opportunity to use it in so many ways. I am so blessed with everything God has given me through my husband.

So a few rounds on the lawnmower and a belt broke and the mower started smoking. So...maybe it isn't all paradise, but it sure is always interesting!