I'm finally done with tomato sauce, no seriously I'm done. If I start making noises about canning more just distract me with something shiny till I'm over it ok. They are pretty though, and they'll make some lovely meals this winter. Not now though, right now I'm just about sick of smelling tomatoes cooking. I have to admit the job got a whole lot easier after I borrowed dad's 22 quart beast of a roaster and let it do the work overnight. Work smarter not harder, I might get that someday. As I walked through the garden tonight on my way to take care of the animals I was a bit stunned at the explosion of growth. The nasturtiums and holy basil have gotten so much bigger and there's a rogue sunflower growing in the path. The noodle beans are surpassing my expectations this year, I've included a picture so you can see just how long these beans get. I'm also getting more cucamelons and have been quick pickling them due to a serious lack of other ideas. I'm tired, don't judge me. They look like adorable little tiny watermelons but they taste like cucumbers. They aren't something I would grow if I had to survive solely off of my garden produce but they're a nice novelty and I'm not sorry I grew them. John put up the shade cloth for Mom and Dad's porch, I think it looks nice but it'll be even better after it's sealed. The ducks have been busy digging holes in the yard that look suspiciously like nests. I think I might have five girls on my hands because there isn't a curly upturned tail in the bunch. Lucy and the doelings are doing well, they seem to always be starving. They certainly are doing a number on the weeds. I love getting milk everyday. I took some over to Mom tonight and I will be making cheese soon because I got my chevre kit today. Happy Monday my friends, I hope you're all busy and happy. Stay safe and well out there. #poverty_hill #homestead #canningseason #tomatosauce #stockingtheshelves #projectpantry #projectpantry2020 #slowfood #realfood #summer2020 #gardening #gardenersofinstagram #homemade #homemaking #homeiswheretheheartis #goatsmilk #keepingtheoldwaysalive #charlietheduck #stayathomeduckmom #ruralpa #simpleliving #slowliving #country (at Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAwlwIgXxr/?igshid=jxqrqrb02219