I started late, but it’s paying off. My only real self-critique involves cramming a little too much into a compact gardening space, but damn they’re turning out pretty even if they are all elbow to leafy elbow.
Red leaf lettuce, Sugar Snap peas, Nantes carrots, Soleil pole beans, bunching onions and green leaf lettuce in the above picture.
The local farmer’s market is a pretty modest affair, but there is an organic tomato grower selling starts that I can’t resist. I currently have nine different types of cherry tomatoes just waiting for some sunshine to thrive. Overkill you ask? Perhaps. But I prefer to think of it as an awesome salad/stir fry/snack just waiting to happen.
Best garden helper ever:
Thoughtfully weeding dandelions for me:
Pandora is facilitating my current folk music kick and I’m feeling introspective and mid-afternoon drowsy. Weather permitting we’ll be paddling Lake Merrill or boarding on the coast this weekend. And of course, honoring the all important 4th of July ritual of burning meat on the BBQ. July 5th marks the beginning of Oregon summer so here’s to sunshine, good beer and outdoor enthusiasm of all stripes.
Posted by Julia on July 6, 2010 at 10:35 am
Looks great Hill! (and lettuce, peas, and beans are okay with a bit of crowding). Looking forward to seeing you soon!