Gardening

I am truly amazed at gardens.... that it can go from this...(note: please ignore the weeds.... )

the 5 rows of corn

to this....

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in just a few weeks.

 

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Tomatoes

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carrots

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beans

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Brassicas

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On the days it hasn't rained, I've been pretty faithful to water.

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I heard a seasoned vegetable gardener say "it's going to be a great year for potatoes!"  I can't wait.  Even though this is my first year of a big garden, I already know a few of my mistakes.

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18 pumpkin seeds = 18 pumpkin plants = 1 big mess of pumpkin vines.  Why didn't I read a little more on this before I planted?

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Not NEARLY enough onions.  We could eat these things every day. And we do.  Therefore, I am not sure how many of them are going to make it to maturity.  So, a couple days ago, I planted more... just in case.

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Corn takes up a bit of space.  And 1 stalk = 1 ear of corn.  We might get enough for 3 meals if we're lucky.  AND... when large winds come, this is what happens to corn.

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The plants on the left are some sunflowers badly in need of thinning.

However, I don't know... but, words can't express how much fun it is to garden.  It has quickly become one of our favorite places to sit.

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And my girls think I am absolutely nuts... but I'm loving the few little statues I have there already.  One of them was given to me by my dear friend Mary for my birthday.  It kind of represents our lives... sometimes I hold her up and sometimes she holds me up (okay, pay no attention to the fact that one of them is a boy)

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And this little guy... Emily named Bob.  IMG_0847

And come on girls... it doesn't get any sexier than this...

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Happy Summer!

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Heth said…
Your garden is looking fantastic Tina! YAY! The statues are great.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:00:00 PM
Devoted Momma said…
You are so funny Tina, love the last pic. You are my inspiration to one day plant a garden of my own and I will definitely keep your great learning tips in mind. Happy Gardening!

Amber
Friday, June 26, 2009 1:48:00 PM
momzie said…
Is that last one a statue of Shawn?
And what's a "brassica"?
I'm picking fresh spinach from our garden for our greeeen smoothies.
What a green thumb you have going there!
Saturday, June 27, 2009 9:42:00 AM
melanie said…
ooohh!! i miss your garden.. :( i kinda felt like it was mine. even tho i did nothing to it or with it.. im coming back to eat it!!! it looks awesome!
Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:23:00 AM
Sarah@Life in the Parsonage said…
I am way impressed with your gardening skills! Green onions...yum!
Monday, June 29, 2009 3:55:00 PM
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