What is better than apple pie? A ripe apple that has been in the hot sun all day long. Pluck it from the tree, bite into its warm flesh, and an explosion of apple goodness will blow you away. It’s much better than an apple pie fresh out of the oven.

You’ll find apples in stores year round, but if you have an apple tree, you know that these are seasonal fruit and need to be eaten as soon as you pick them.

The white flower beans are developing nicely. In another month, the first should be ready for picking.

There is no doubt that Sven, our Swedish Flower Chicken rooster, is the father of the young, colorful rooster next to the watering can. The young rooster may even be more flamboyant than his father.

Sorry market folks. These plums are too good to sell.