garden photography – Page 36 – down to earth digs

Lost and Found

July 21, 2013Uncategorized10 Comments

While cleaning up flower beds this Spring, it was clear my beautiful Butterfly Bush’s had not survived the Winter.
Last Fall I had planted just a few Liatris that I had started in the greenhouse. They have filled in the empty gaps and are going to be stunning in a few days….I love the purple against the grey-green colors of Rabbit Run Cottage.
Notice anything else? That hole in the porch post is missing it’s Flag. Lost in the storm.
Check back in the garden in a few days if you love purple!

Bountiful Basil

July 20, 2013Uncategorized6 Comments

The Basil continues to grow at a fast pace.

Find a spot of shade

July 19, 2013Uncategorized5 Comments

It’s best to find a little shady spot on these hot Summer days.
I tucked the crate of Mint cuttings onto the porch of Rabbit Run Cottage.

Sweet peas

July 18, 2013Uncategorized2 Comments

Let’s check the garden Rosie!

July 17, 2013Uncategorized18 Comments

Rosie trots along with me on nearly every visit to the garden.

She stops and looks at the raised beds and sticks her nose in Herbs, just like me!

I love her to bits!

Hey, Rosie--smile! — Hey, Rosie–smile!

Rosie, look to the left.

Rosie, look to the right.

Rosie, smell the Thyme.

The many faces of Rosie!

Garden Beans–Magical colors

July 15, 2013Uncategorized12 Comments

Royal Burgundy green beans.
A stunning purple color, good producer and nice sweet flavor.
A bowl of these doesn’t last long on the table! Great snack!

Instructions for living a life

July 14, 2013July 14, 2013Uncategorized8 Comments

Pay attention.
Be Astonished.
Tell about it.
Mary Oliver

Full Swing

July 11, 2013Uncategorized5 Comments

July

When the garden really takes off, spilling over the edges of the raised beds.

Vegetables are getting ready to pick and enjoy! Well worth the work and the wait.

Peas and beans are ready for picking.

Farmers Market–Please No Plastic!

July 10, 2013July 10, 2013Uncategorized16 Comments

I needed reusable, washable bags to carry to the Farmers Market.

Something to tuck vegetables or a loaf of homemade bread into.

This small linen towel folded in half and stitched on both sides, makes the perfect bag.

I threaded a cotton string through the all ready existing casing, now at the top of the bag.

Your new little bag can be tossed into the washing machine.

Good for the environment and so much cuter to carry!

You can use vintage towels for this project, or purchase new towels to stitch up these bags.

Enjoy!

Pretty Pinches

July 5, 2013July 5, 2013Uncategorized9 Comments

The warmer weather this past week has helped the Basil grow.
Enjoying the first pinches for salads and sandwiches.