Garden Happiness(es)

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Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Little pretties.Little kale.Little zucchini.(This guys a little late, and one of two showing up so late.  We'll see if we have enough time between now and the first frost for him to actually mature.)Little ground cover popping up.Little (inedible) corn, with one (huge) kernal.Whatever you're doing this week, I hope it is bringing you happiness.
September 22, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Our Lemon Cucumbers are producing...lots!Bell Peppers and Jalapenos, playing nice.A glimpse into the jungle of the tomato bedMixed lettuce seed, saved!Happy Gardening!!!What is making you happy in your garden this week?
September 8, 2011
Garden Wrap Up

Garden Wrap Up

This summer has been a whirlwind of events!  Between general life, work, the garden, the bees, the chickens, the drought and my decision to go back to school this fall, I'm exhausted.  Despite my exhaustion, I am incredibly excited about our veggies, all that has been produced and all that is still coming in the door on a daily basis!To…
September 3, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Summer and Winter Squash, making friends.The potatoes have almost completely recovered after their battering by the hail a week ago!  Thank goodness!The tiniest sunflower EVER......See how tiny it is in comparison to the morning glory???I love the variety our chickens give us in the size, shape and color of their eggs!Our very first Brandywine!!!It was absolutely delicious!!!Happy Gardening!!!What is making…
September 2, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Here's a glimpse into what's happening in the garden this week...The German Butterball potatoes are flowering!The red potatoes are flowering, too! Our first pie pumpkin is almost ready!Acorn SquashCherry tomsBlue corn & sunflowersOur blue corn is silking...although some of it is white......and some of it is this pretty maroon...interesting!The second summer squash!  They've been few and far between this year!  Weird!Mystery…
August 12, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

The sweet corn in the back yard seems to be confused...it's not even 3 feet tall, but it's starting to try to produce corn...weird!The German Butterball Potatoes  are getting ready to flower!The Butternut Squash is getting some color texture!Bush Beans, Pole Beans and Snap PeasMystery tomatoes coming along.  I transplanted this guy and forgot to write down what he was!!!…
August 3, 2011