No matter how many times I put in a garden I will never cease to be amazed at the way they grow and what they give back. You may remember, a few weeks back when I posted about putting in my garden. This is how it looked in May:
In just a few short weeks, it has grown and grown and I just harvested my first squash and my first 2 okra pods. Here is how it looks now:
I have so many things that are close to harvest. I remember when I was putting this garden in how I thought (as usual) that I must be crazy for going to all this trouble. Now is the fun time. I still need to water and fertilize and pull weeds and keep an eye on everything. Of course, I also have to harvest. It looks like it has kind of gotten out of hand! All of the plants have done so well and I am so pleased. When I am putting in a garden, I always tell my husband, that even though it is a lot of work and still costs a little bit, it will always be cheaper than a psychologist and will give us food to boot. Gardening is such a wonderful therapy. Thank you God for a garden!
Today’s Lagniappe: Parmesan and Rosemary Shortbread
I saw this recipe on the Food Network and since I have Parmesan and grow my own rosemary think this is one I will have to try!
Click HERE for recipe.
Metamorphosis Monday with Between Naps on the Porch
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A garden spot does wonders for your belly and your soul! Your’s is beautiful and I know it’s a joy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Gardening is my therapy as well and very rewarding.
Beautiful garden you got here! Loved your space…so bright, colourful and fresh! Hope to see you on my blog:)
A garden is wonderful. Like you, I marvel how you put a seed in the ground and it gives you so much more. Tonight everything but the butter and the dressing that we had for dinner came from our garden. There is just nothing like homegrown goodness.
Your garden looks sensational! Good on you for putting in such a big effort; you will be reaping the rewards for quite a while I’d say!
Best wishes for a lovely week,
Natasha.
I love it! You’ve done a great job and will be reaping the rewards for a long time now! Enjoy.
Pam
I know what you mean about a garden always surprising you. I had to smile at your comment about gardening being cheaper than a psychologist. That’s my experience, too. Being outdoors for me (in coastal NC) is like therapy, only fun.
I’m visiting from Between Naps. Thanks for posting.
Pretty and edible!
Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you’ll come see the safari nursery.
Allison
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