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After two 10 hour days of field mowing, the tractor accidentally sipped diesel laced with rainwater and refused to mow anymore.
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Lucky for us, Sid and neighbor Ed drained her tummy and put in fresh diesel.
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Bianca made sure all repairs were done correctly.
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After repairs and Sid’s oil and other filter replacements, Ms. Tym is purring like a kitten again.
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A nice patch of mule ears!
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Hawthorne (found on Chip Ross trail) is an invasive as well as a native species. It is generally unwelcome and we do have some on the farm.
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Elegant cluster-lily (brodiaea elegans)
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