Monthly Archives: July 2019

Unsettled Weather

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

This past weekend a pretty strong storm system blew through South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It was the culmination of a week of unsettled weather and it marked the change from hot and humid to cooler temperatures. We had more … Continue reading →

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Kids at the Creek

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

These are the grandchildren of the homesteaders fishing at the Creek in the 1920s. That’s the original Lone Tree “landmark” on the skyline to the right of Dad and his older sister, Harriett, and one of the buildings up on … Continue reading →

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Milkweed

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

The milkweed is in bloom. There’s been lots of discussion in conservation and environmental circles about the importance of milkweed for Monarch butterflies. As the population of Monarchs has declined, people are asked to plant milkweed to support Monarchs and … Continue reading →

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Frog Calling

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

This past Monday morning, I finally got a response to my frog calling down at the Creek. I’ve been doing this frog calling periodically since mid-May, but the first answer that I’ve gotten back this year was on July 1. … Continue reading →

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