I was questioned about
“what I do”, by someone I recently met.
my answer was–
I tend…
Children, Critters, and the garden.
Tag: greenhouse
Sweet Pea
I have never had luck growing sweet peas.
This year I tried just one more time.
Potted into a large clay pot, they have been growing, and growing…
And today–the first blossom.
The Pickery
The back of the greenhouse is planted in annuals.
Zinnia, Bachelor Buttons, Snapdragons, and Celosia.
Colorful and available for cutting….
The Pickery!
Nasturtium love–the heat
The nasturtium seem to be happy with the record heat wave.
Can you see I still need to touch up the greenhouse paint,
and wash the glass?!
Stayin’ Alive
Constant watering….
a little fish emulsion…
trimming and dead heading…
we are stayin’ alive during the heat wave.
Tying the tomatoes
Heirloom tomato plants grow tall.
Strong cages and twine are a must!
Greenhouse Clutter
At the end of the day
- foxgloves in the garden
Garden Tools
Well used tools of the garden trade.
The End Of The Day
I always make one last check of the garden.
And close up the greenhouse for the night.
down to earth digs 