tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post3325386846248087957..comments2024-03-28T21:29:04.460-04:00Comments on Seasons in the Valley + Furry Gnome's Adventures: Unusual CropsThe Furry Gnomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-73968111993428698752017-08-19T15:49:49.176-04:002017-08-19T15:49:49.176-04:00I often wonder what some of the crops are that we ...I often wonder what some of the crops are that we see in our travels. This year there seems to be a lot of corn, which looks so pretty in the huge fields. When you see a field gone to weeds, the farmer has usually let it go fallow (no crops) to rejuvenate the soil. I've heard they try to do this around every seven years, although I'm not sure all farms do this. Rotating the crops will also help rejuvenate the soil. <br />Wendy<br />PS thanks for your comment on mine. My son's favourite style of canoe is the prospector, and they really are a classic shape. Would love to see a photo of yours if you care to share some day it sounds wonderful :)September Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-12231916122019168832017-08-18T15:21:45.311-04:002017-08-18T15:21:45.311-04:00Yes, that is a lot of garlic. I use a lot of garl...Yes, that is a lot of garlic. I use a lot of garlic.<br />I've seen those hay rakes around here too. <br />happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-24549719291524744822017-08-18T13:59:50.629-04:002017-08-18T13:59:50.629-04:00I enjoyed that, FG. Loved your photos, particularl...I enjoyed that, FG. Loved your photos, particularly of plants we don't see growing over here. In the north of England, where I am at the moment, very few crops are grown - it is mostly livestock, particularly sheep. In the south, however, where I am from, and in the east, you tend to see field after field of crops of one sort or another.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-59183189956276115262017-08-18T10:15:49.503-04:002017-08-18T10:15:49.503-04:00I've never seen garlic growing or being harves...I've never seen garlic growing or being harvested so your photos of this were interesting. A nearby town here has an elephant garlic festival every year but I've never gone.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-53068921974603786832017-08-18T08:25:16.487-04:002017-08-18T08:25:16.487-04:00I could have written Patsy's comment! I feel j...I could have written Patsy's comment! I feel just the same, but that last picture is fascinating, to see the machine that does the work. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-30314675664288393682017-08-18T08:16:35.631-04:002017-08-18T08:16:35.631-04:00I'm 'cropped' out now but have learned...I'm 'cropped' out now but have learned lots. My problem is to try and retain the information. :)<br />thanks for the posts!Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-91003371522166932922017-08-18T07:11:05.145-04:002017-08-18T07:11:05.145-04:00Hello, I have never heard of Sow Thistles. They ar...Hello, I have never heard of Sow Thistles. They are pretty. I am glad there are local families to help with the harvest. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-3385734779497955302017-08-18T02:00:45.788-04:002017-08-18T02:00:45.788-04:00Buckwheat really doesn't look like a plant you...Buckwheat really doesn't look like a plant you would grow for flour does it? Not at this stage anyway. Georginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232154028235485600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-8897091107217045972017-08-17T22:31:27.199-04:002017-08-17T22:31:27.199-04:00That hay rake is impressive! Never seen anything l...That hay rake is impressive! Never seen anything like it.Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-72599656658834150492017-08-17T21:53:58.901-04:002017-08-17T21:53:58.901-04:00I had no idea what buckwheat looked like! It is a...I had no idea what buckwheat looked like! It is a pretty plant...I did guess garlic...I could not tell on the very first pic...next year there will probably be more sow thistles.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-69377700320011800002017-08-17T21:16:03.320-04:002017-08-17T21:16:03.320-04:00By us in West Michigan we have several fields of s...By us in West Michigan we have several fields of squash. Acres and acres. First time I've seen that.Flowergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668010192577906250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-63382875532483187482017-08-17T20:11:41.860-04:002017-08-17T20:11:41.860-04:00Here the buckwheat is plowed under. It produces a ...Here the buckwheat is plowed under. It produces a bio-fumigant as it decays and helps control pests such as wire worm.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-73330384381982902682017-08-17T18:48:10.692-04:002017-08-17T18:48:10.692-04:00I have been away from blogging. I found this post...I have been away from blogging. I found this post so interesting. I do find that field of thistles interesting. I wonder the effect this "crop" will have on the soil.<br />Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315509519261683441.post-17709265155355806502017-08-17T18:33:13.934-04:002017-08-17T18:33:13.934-04:00I imagine that field of thistles is just allowed t...I imagine that field of thistles is just allowed to grow for a season without harvesting- good for the soil to regenerate. William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com