Now I have two Reliant Peach trees and one Polly Peach tree. I was a bit shocked to hear peaches grow good in Montana. Since then I have been working towards growing some. Today I expanded the fence around all three of them; used about 90 feet of wire. I did have individual fences that were 6 feet in diameter; but them pesky deer were reaching over for a nibble. This next summer I may see my first peaches. I can still remember 47 years ago, near Sacramento, just how wonderful it was to pick a ripe peach from our own trees.

   I know, you may be thinking, November, and this nut is still gardening. I have never denied my love for growing plants and raising farm animals. Now I'm thinking, with this better fence, I have room for one more tree; I wonder what kind I should get?

  I (Becca) spent the day at the art show in Kalispell today. The local nursery opened up two of their large greenhouses for a three day kick off to the holidays. The local artist from around NW Montana, all come together for this homegrown art show. It was one long day, but I loved it; meeting all the others artists around the area was great. There's a lot of talent out there locally, the assortment was truly amazing. Buying local right from the artist themselves lets you see the pride and hard work that goes into each piece.
Support your local artist this year, it brings the enjoyment back into holiday shopping.

Enjoy the serenity of the water in Ashley Creek (Video) and wind in the trees as we walk the trail around Kalispell Montana.
The Great Northern Historical Trail extends 6.5 miles from west of the city of Kalispell.

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Monthly Column by Tamara Hillman.
Guess life either builds you up, or tears you down,
but we old birds are toughened by it,

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Our hope is that by giving hugs this way,
people all over the world will take the
five-second challenge and give a hug.

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Take a bucket and fill it with water,
Put your hand in it up to the wrist,
Pull it out and.

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Recipes Below
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Steven's Taste of Italy Soup Recipe.

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Enjoy Becca's Orange Spice Upside-Down Cake Recipe.

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Thought for Today -

How can I ask for a hug?
Would you like a hug?
May I have a hug?
Do you need a hug?
I need a hug; would you mind?

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Dreaming of Peaches, Steven and Becca

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,
Steven and Becca Rapelje
Kalispell  Montana