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I always find it interesting to observe my garden – and others’
as well. There are weeks where there
doesn’t seem to be much growth at all, and then other weeks where it seems like
there is a ton of growth.
as well. There are weeks where there
doesn’t seem to be much growth at all, and then other weeks where it seems like
there is a ton of growth.
This past week the weeds seemed to take off – and my
cucumbers also doubled in size.
cucumbers also doubled in size.
The tomatoes are all going strong, yet I still have not put
stakes or cages in to hold them up. I am
a little concerned that I won’t be able to safely get a cage around the plants
at this point. In the past I have just
let the tomatoes go wild, and they always seem to continue to produce well…it
might be the varieties that I grow. I do
have one tomato cage, but this week I really should get out and get the rest at
least staked to something so they aren’t completely falling over.
stakes or cages in to hold them up. I am
a little concerned that I won’t be able to safely get a cage around the plants
at this point. In the past I have just
let the tomatoes go wild, and they always seem to continue to produce well…it
might be the varieties that I grow. I do
have one tomato cage, but this week I really should get out and get the rest at
least staked to something so they aren’t completely falling over.
The newest addition to the garden are these little baby
green beans growing. I think they are
just adorable when the fruit first appears.
green beans growing. I think they are
just adorable when the fruit first appears.
Apparently the Japanese Beetles are happy that my green
beans are starting to grow as well, because they are happily eating the
leaves. Not just eating the leaves, but
actually decimating them. I ought to get
one of those Japanese Beetle traps and put that in the yard. I remember my mom catching hundreds of those
little bugs in those traps – so gross.
beans are starting to grow as well, because they are happily eating the
leaves. Not just eating the leaves, but
actually decimating them. I ought to get
one of those Japanese Beetle traps and put that in the yard. I remember my mom catching hundreds of those
little bugs in those traps – so gross.
I am still picking lettuce and radishes pretty much
daily. I will hopefully be adding cherry
tomatoes soon!
daily. I will hopefully be adding cherry
tomatoes soon!
I have been buying local zucchini and summer squash to make
one of my favorite summer meals.
one of my favorite summer meals.
It really is super easy.
Sauté an onion, a zucchini and a summer squash together with some
garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper and red pepper flakes, add a bunch of fresh tomatoes, and you have a delicious sauce for
pasta. I made it with some local sausage
this past weekend for dinner, and everyone loved it.
Sauté an onion, a zucchini and a summer squash together with some
garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper and red pepper flakes, add a bunch of fresh tomatoes, and you have a delicious sauce for
pasta. I made it with some local sausage
this past weekend for dinner, and everyone loved it.
What is a favorite local meal you have enjoyed lately?
Stephanie ReadsWell says
August 5, 2017 at 12:14 pmIt was great to see your garden. It has too many different plants. It feels good to spend some time in the garden. Isn't it?
Rebecca Swenor says
July 31, 2017 at 11:15 amIt is always so gratifying to pick the veggies from your own garden and cook them up. The food taste so much different when it comes from your garden. Thanks for sharing your gardens progress.
Christy Garrett says
July 29, 2017 at 9:52 pmIm probably weird but I love okra and tomatoes. I miss my mamas garden.
Ada says
July 29, 2017 at 4:33 amYour garden is amazing!! And that dish looks super yummy.
Heather Riccobono says
July 28, 2017 at 11:55 pmI have high hopes for our non existent garden this fall! It's just been too warm this summer in Arizona to do anything productive!
Hey Sharonoox says
July 28, 2017 at 11:54 pmLove this garden tour! We're still waiting for ours to take off. I can't wait to pick some fresh yummy veggies to rock a great meal.
Renée @ The Good Hearted Woman says
July 28, 2017 at 8:20 pmOur garden is really taking off too! Isn't it wonderful? I'm so glad I came by your blog, because I'm embarrassed to admit that i didn't know they sold traps for those darn Japanese beetles. I need to check them out.
Sondra Barker says
July 28, 2017 at 5:44 pmYour garden looks amazing, I wish I had one of my own. It can be so exciting to watch all the different things grow.
Cassie Tucker says
July 28, 2017 at 4:39 pmYour garden is looking fantastic! I wish I had the time, money, and greenthumb to plant my own garden.
Blair Villanueva says
July 28, 2017 at 2:53 pmI used to enjoy gardening but now am living in the city, it is truly a challenge. Ah I miss our backyard garden at my Mom's place.
Befitting Style says
July 27, 2017 at 10:00 pmI've always wanted to grow my own veggies but I don't have the patience to grow any plant.
Nay says
July 27, 2017 at 9:09 pmWow! I'm jealous. I live in an apartment at the moment and definitely miss having a garden. Your garden is awesome.
Prime Beauty says
July 27, 2017 at 7:24 pmyour plants look really healthy! There is nothing better than the taste of a homegrown tomato!
Susan Sue says
July 27, 2017 at 6:40 pmI can just imagine the fresh smell of the soil and veggies in your garden. I love gardening and I can relate with just sitting there and observing the plants and the garden itself. I once grew tomatoes and onions and what started like a small garden turned out to be a farm because I couldn't stop myself haha. My harvest was 50 boxes of tomatoes (crates) and 20 bags of onions. I would love to get such big land again one day and get into it.
Your tomatoes really look so healthy, sorry about the green beans being infested.
Six Time Mommy TEST says
July 27, 2017 at 3:59 pmYum! We just moved on the weekend and our new house has a spot for a garden in our backyard. Next year I'm going to make it all gorgeous and grow my own stuff. This looks so good! – jeanine
Jessica Taylor says
July 27, 2017 at 1:31 pmWow your garden is coming along nicely! Your cucumbers have gotten so big! Those dang Japanese Beetles are such a pain!
The Almost Indian Wife says
July 27, 2017 at 1:23 pmI love the all so much! We're moving into our new house soon and I'm dying to have my own vegetable garden!
Gideon Okorie says
July 27, 2017 at 9:50 amThe garden looks great and to your question "My favorite local meal"? Is pounded yam with egusi soup. You should check it out.
Ankita Arya says
July 27, 2017 at 9:32 amSo much of greenery!! Tons of option in one garden ..they are really incredible.
Muna Kenny says
July 27, 2017 at 2:31 amYour garden looks beautiful! I love planting tomatoes and potatoes and I can't grow any right now since I don't have a yard.
Parenting Patch says
July 27, 2017 at 2:21 amI love watching my gardens grow too. Sometimes I will just sit on my couch and look out the window at my apple trees.
Angela Milnes says
July 27, 2017 at 2:11 amThis is the fun and fruitful part of the garden process! Your garden looks so good too!
Terri Steffes says
July 27, 2017 at 1:16 amMy garden was attacked by beetles and lost the war. I used traps, used vinegar, anything and nothing helped. I am devastated.
AiringMyLaundry says
July 27, 2017 at 12:28 amYou have a fabulous garden. I don't have one. I have a black thumb and kill plants :/
Cassie Spanner says
July 26, 2017 at 11:19 pmWow things are coming along nicely!! I think I'd like to go shopping in your garden!! So many delicious and fresh vegetables going on! Very jealous!
Ruth I. says
July 26, 2017 at 10:36 pmWow! Your garden is beautiful and plants are so fruitful! I realized that I planned of putting a garden early this year and I haven't started anything yet. I need to work on it.
Ashvin Nankoo says
July 26, 2017 at 10:25 pmYour garden is amazing!! I do have a garden and try my best to plant vegs during the summer. However the weather in the UK is poor and never reaches the high temperature for the plants to mature. Still love your garden!
Pam @ Wine and Lavender says
July 26, 2017 at 10:08 pmWhat a great garden! I'd love to start a garden and have as much success as you! The zucchini- although store bought- looks delicious, too.
Natalie Loves Beauty says
July 26, 2017 at 8:25 pmWow your garden is looking amazing! We have had a lot of rain here this summer so our urban garden is doing quite well too.
A Broom says
July 26, 2017 at 8:06 pmThis is so awesome. i have always wanted my own garden sadly I have a horrible black thumb and would not be able to maintain it. 🙁 so jelly right now of your beautiful garden.
Melissa Chapman says
July 26, 2017 at 7:29 pmI am so jealous that you could feed a family on the bounty from your garden. We have a yard but never tried to grow veggies. I will take some initiative and your example for next years garden
Christina Polovich says
July 26, 2017 at 5:41 pmYour garden is looking beautiful this year! I really miss gardening. I used to set out cucumbers, Tomatoes, bell peppers, cantaloupe, watermelon, and a few other items each year in a raised garden bed that I built in the backyard. This year however, it's just been too complicated and I haven't been able to set it out. I'm jealous seeing your beautiful garden but I'm also really happy for you!!
Glam Karen says
July 26, 2017 at 5:20 pmEverything seems to be growing well. Your garden is beautiful! I've always wanted to grow veggies in my garden! Let's see. I am very inspired with yours! Nothing like fresh produce in your backyard.
Dona Nesbit-Smith says
July 26, 2017 at 4:16 pmWhere were you when I had a garden? I love this article. Each year presented different challenges and accomplishes, some of which, I see here. Thank you for encouraging the next gardener!
Erica M says
July 26, 2017 at 3:33 pmI love that zucchini recipe. Looks like it would be great with pasta. I hope you get those beetle traps. The beetles do look like they are happy to eat up your leaves.
Masshole Mommy says
July 26, 2017 at 11:57 amDang! You are doing awesome!! We started a garden for the first time this year and our tomatoes are JUST starting to grow. Can't wait.
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
July 25, 2017 at 11:00 pmYour garden looks great, my cucumbers double this week as well! I think the humidity followed by the rain really helps!