Confused Dahlia or a COLOR MUTATION?

 Dear sweet blogging friends,

The Dahlia's have begun to bloom in the Dandelion House garden! 

I couldn't resist sharing this very special dahlia with all of you.

 

I've never seen petals colored this way on dahlias, have you?

 The entire plant seems to be a bit confused as to which color and pattern it truly wants to be. 

Each blossom is different from the next! I've got to dig into this anomaly a bit deeper.

  

I'm popping back in to edit this post. What's happening is a color mutation! 

It is fairly common in dahlias, but it's not so common to have an entire plant sport different blooms! 

Read more here! WARNING: It's a little plant science-ish but you'll get the gist of it!

Tasty Tuesday~ Garlic Dill Pickles

Welcome to Tasty Tuesday at Dandelion House! Harvest season has begun and tis the season for picking your ripe pickling cucumbers either fresh from your garden, your local farmers market or your supermarket produce isle. 

Just one look at this photo of Garlic Dill Pickles took me back to my youth when my mom would pickle cucumbers for us to enjoy. They were always so crisp and delicious! 

 This weeks recipe comes from blogger Sandra and her

Clearwater Farm kitchen. She found a simple recipe for Garlic Dill Pickles. Here it is just in case you missed her entry from last weeks Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop. 
Sandra shares her homesteading life adventures and sheep tales on her Clearwater Farm Blog

Garlic Dill Pickles
7 1/2 cups Water
5 cups Vinegar
1/2 cup Pickling Salt
12 cloves garlic
6  Fresh Dill Heads
about 36 pickling cucumbers  (washed)  (3-3 1/2 inches long)

Mix water, vinegar, and pickling salt in stainless pot and heat to a boil.

 Place 2 clove garlic and one head of dill in each quart/canning jar.

Pack cucumbers in jars (whole or sliced).

Fill Jar with Brine , leaving 1/2 inch head space.

Wipe jars and rims. Put on lids.

Process for 15 minutes in a Water Bath. 

  -It is best to use cucumbers the day they are harvested. If they cannot be processed at that time, store the cucumbers in the refrigerator. -I usually leave the cucumbers whole, but will slice them if they are little larger. Cut off the blossom end of the cucumbers and wait three weeks before using the pickles says Sandra. 

 Who's pickling cucumbers this season? Any tips or tricks to share? 

  Dip into The Farmgirl Friday Recipe Box when you're looking for an old fashioned favorite or a home- cooked meal made from scratch with love. You'll find recipes from the best homestead kitchens, inspiration for setting a beautiful table with all the charm of a farmhouse kitchen PLUS tips for stocking and organizing your pantry. 700 now following! 

Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 119

 

 Welcome to Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop # 119!

Summer is filled to the brim with so many good things isn't it?

Great weather, FARM FRESH FOOD, spending time with family and friends and if we're lucky spending time in the shade chewin' on a blade of grass, getting our feet wet at the nearest watering hole, or sitting around a campfire in the deep woods, or the backyard looking up at the stars.

The links you share each week are as varied as there are summertime activities to fit in before harvest season begins. 

This weeks features come straight from the cow yard! 

Mrs. H from Heritage Schoolhouse shares her update about baby calf " Uno " Isn't he just precious?

 Mother Hen Mary Jane welcomed her newest baby girl home Eliza Jane home  ( her mini cow Etta Jane's first off spring ). You've got to go read both of these posts and come back and tell me if you don't have eyelash envy! I sure do! It's a double dose of cuteness!

And, last but not least, I spotted this   BLUE Bull on the beach last week while we were away at the cottage. Not so cute, I know, but interesting, right? RIGHT?

Come see me on the shorelines to read all about it on the MaryJanesFarm BEACH FARMGIRL blog!

Time to link up for your weekly dose of farmgirl soulfood! 

Your Farmgirl Friday Hostesses~  

Heidi of My Simple Country Living 
and White Wolf Summit Farmgirl Blog
Dolly of Hibiscus House and Dolly is Cooking and me of course!

 Here are the rules for the Farmgirl/guy Blog Hop!

1.) Write a post about your farmgirl lifestyle and brag a little about your farmgirl talents while your at it! Share what being a farmgirl means to you. Include lots of photos of your farm, crafts, animals,  quilts, home decor projects and thrifty make overs, your backyard garden, chicken coop, recipes, studio or workshop. You get the idea!

2). Leave your entry in the  Linky tools space to your  Farmgirl Friday post.

3). Please include the Farmgirl Friday button ( or link back here ) in your post and remember to share this hop with all of your blogging friends!

4.) Enter up to three entries per hop! 
 DON'T BE SHY~  

Be sure to leave a note if you're new to the hop! If you haven't clicked that follow button yet, please join us and be sure to stop by our FACEBOOK page and like us there too! 

As always, thank you for your continued participation! New friends and followers are ALWAYS welcome!

 DON'T BE SHY~  
Be sure to leave a note if you're new to the hop! If you haven't clicked that follow button yet, please join us and be sure to stop by our FACEBOOK page and like us there too! 

As always, thank you for your continued participation and welcome new friends and followers! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! See you on the hop!