Well ... we obviously have sunflowers galore. They are GORGEOUS and happy and just make you feel good to see them. They are absolutely sprouting EVERY WHERE thanks to the birds, Mother Nature and Gardner Christian's spring planting episode. We definitely live in the Sunflower House, which is just fine with us!
Here is some sage and some mint ...
some beautiful lemon basil and some plain basil ...
some delightful and delicious banana (sweet) peppers ...
some tender scrumptious green lettuce which we are eating plenty of ...
the beginning of our zucchini crop (the yellow squash is also coming in but I forgot to take a picture ... )
and my favorite ... broccoli! Yeppers! Real groceries in our back yard.The green beans have begun to flower, the tomatoes are in the process of growing, the eggplant has flowered, the peas have flowered and the potatoes look pitiful. We've had a terribly hot spell here and I don't know about the taters ... first year they've looked dead. Well see?
Paul came home with a tractor yesterday and we tried to smooth out the front yard mess a bit. We ended up doing a lot of it by hand. We need Charles. It's a fact! But I raked and moved rocks to the best of my ability. Now I'm sore (again ... still)
I mowed tonight - it is so hot and humid that we have to wait until evening and hope for rain clouds to keep us cool. Tonight was perfect! So I did the back 40. Now ... for the front!
We've invited one of the Crossnore cottages over for a cookout on Sunday evening, so we're trying to get things prepared and decent for company. Always fun! A good reason to clean up, don't you think?
If you have a minute, check out Crystal's blog at a Little Bit Funky. She is an amazing woman, has done an amazing job of answering a calling with a twist that might benefit you. PLEASE read this post. http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2010/07/are-yall-ready-for-this.html PLEASE do your part if you are in the position to do so. Buy a net!
Hope your gardens are plentiful!
Blessings to all,
Paul & Cheri
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