My Inspiration

As I have gone through the many trials and tribulations of my life, I have always found solace in the garden. No matter how hectic the times, there is something so peaceful and serene about watching the daily developments. My directions have been many including annuals, vegetables and a plethora of perennials. The earliest adventures were in my Dad's garden where tomato plants grew into a jungle, at least 5 foot high and held up by chain link fence pieces just so they could bear the weight of the fruit. Although I have not been able to grow a plant quite so vigorous, I am willing to concede that his method of mulching with fall leaves (and lots of them) has merit. Since I have no trees in my yard, my compost comes from my handy little electric composter. It will come as no surprise to anyone who ever spent time with me and my Dad that I experience the same satisfaction in my garden that he did when tending to his garden.







Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Poor me....

It is days like this that I really wish I had finished my teaching degree, no one wants to be in the mall today!  On the other hand, I wouldn't have wanted to miss one moment watching my girls grow!  Tomatoes are starting to show their color and it is a struggle to keep from picking them just to get a preview.  Only a few more days and they will be at the peak of sweetness.  The yellow squash is well on it's way as well.  I am not sure what is going on with the zucchini plant - all leaves, no fruit.

The honeysuckle are blooming beautifully.  The bees are busy harvesting their nectar and look like they are having fun, flying in and out of the trumpets and gathering their goodies.  I hope they make it over to that zucchini plant and do some pollinating there!

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