On Being a Farm Wife (and other hazards) Joyce Bupp One of my very favorite times of the year has arrived. Reward season. Farming is a year-round en deavor, though certain times are more intensely hectic than others. Still, when one is not actually pre paring, planting or harvesting, other less-visible chores need on going attention. Like maintaining nutrient levels, with the incorpora tion of manures, fertilizers, and lime. And controlling weeds, not only for crop benefits but because some species, like thistles, multi flora rose, Johnson grass, are ser ious and prolific environmental pests. Those routine-maintenance jobs aren’t as emotionally satisfy ing as the actual harvesting of a UIKUHITIED FREIGHT CO. iUQUHMnon S4LES!N£ i IT —I | 4 DRAWER CHEST ' .v*f | 1 Pine Finish and Brass Hardware I Reg. 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Though I mislaid one bag of the bulbs and it was planted later, they are all blooming concurrently and pushing out abundant spikes of colorful flowers. And, there, zipping around above the planting of bright pink and yellow spikes was a hum mingbird. The first hummingbird I’ve seen near the garden in ages. I stopped dead in my tracks, broke off a few of the closest spikes and left the rest If that hummingbird wants gladiolus blooms, it shall have them. Proving again that lots of life’s rewards come unplanned. Unex pected. Pure serendipity. So we just need to enjoy them right where they turn up. Benefit Horse Sept. The horse show has three of 33 classes devoted to special need’s riders. Judge for the show is Debbie Smith. Call Bridget Challenger, (800) 752-1902 or Jim Schu (717) 622-7920 for more information. 27