life in and around the garden
The little, tiny Leek seeds were started in the warm greenhouse in Wintery March.
I transplanted out thin blades of seedlings– in May.
I was sure they would wither away in the intense heat of this Summer.
To my surprise, they grew.
Potato Leek Soup for dinner.
As the last week of September arrives,
so too have the cool mornings and evenings.
Our first hard frost arrived yesterday, forcing me into a faster pace of finishing the harvest.
Tea in the garden this morning required a woolen wrap.
The Nasturtium seeds have been forming,
and after collecting a handful, I have been dropping them in random places to dry.
Once dry, I will package in small envelopes, label, and store in a cool dry spot.
The Pickery provided beautiful cut flowers
through most of the Summer.
The Celosia was quite a splash of color this year!
It was worth the effort to grow.
Vintage crates
Practical and great looking.
I hooked you with that title didn’t I!
This “thing” was making it’s way across my garden table this afternoon.
I mean really, this “thing” is huge!
So I googled about this “thing”
and found out his name.
Wild Saturniid Silk Moth
Cecropia!
And then I remembered this visitor I had back in July.
Pumpkin!
Vintage garden basket,
well loved, and well used.
Harvest continues…
Tomatoes, carrots, swiss chard, peppers still to put up.
Herbs to dry.
September garden.
down to earth digs 