sunflowers

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Sunflowers & Cucumbers

Sunflowers & Cucumbers

I've read that planting sunflowers and cucumbers together can sweeten the flavor of the cukes while providing them a natural trellis to climb.  While I've never seen it done, I've decided to try it in the garden this year and am hopeful for gorgeous sunflowers and delicious cukes!Have you ever tried this?  Please share your stories!xoxo,MEnjoy this space?  Please vote…
May 6, 2013
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment inspired by Soule Mama} If you feel inspired to share your moment, please leave a link to your moment in the comments below for all to see.
August 3, 2012
Today

Today

Today was busy, but good busy.  Here are just a few things Tool Lady and I got done today...We did some training of our espalier trees (which means we tied their branches to the fence) and in the process accidently harvested a few (not quite ready) apples that Fish Girl is just a little excited about.In the process, Tool Lady…
September 6, 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
Sunflower Thief

Sunflower Thief

I love sunflowers.  I know lots of people like sunflowers, but I really love sunflowers.  I have them planted pretty much anywhere I can fit them where they'll get enough sun.   Apparently someone else in our neighborhood loves sunflowers, too.  Enough the behead one and run away with it.  I found this poor guy a couple of mornings ago.  He…
August 21, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

The first cosmo!"I've fallen and I can't get up!  So...I guess I'll just hang out down here with the squash..."Bush beansBroccoli!The bush beans are out of control!The butternut squash is getting huge and starting to change colors!More sunflowers!  These guys are about 10 feet tall!Honey Boat Delicata squashThis is supposed to be a pumpkin, but I think it's trying to…
August 17, 2011
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