Paddy Field Update

Of the four paddy fields directly behind our house, only one ever got planted.  The others were plowed at one point, but then just let go.  As far as I can tell, rice is pretty much planted year round here, although I'm interested to see what happens in winter. 

rice?  I'm going to have to steal a
stalk and dissect

this one is a block behind our house

where the frogs come from (there's a
tadpole in the middle of the photo)