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Our gardens are in full bloom, and I am so excited to get food from them soon. Last summer, we built raised beds for vegetables, fruits, and herbs. If you missed them, you can see them here and here

The cucumbers were calling my camera, so I had to take some pictures. This is what we have to look forward to...
These are our cucumber plants growing up the trellis. Ryan chose regular and pickling varieties so that we can can (hehe!) our own pickles this year. He made some a couple years back, and they were so good. Since I've taken these pictures, we have some that are almost ready to pick. I can't wait!

Here are some of our other spoils.

I'll describe the pictures from left to right.

This is the second year for our grape plants. Last year, we didn't get any. This year, they are covered!

I completed my paths between my garden boxes on the side of the house. The stone is from what we used on our patio, so it was free, and we got the dirt on sale for less than $1 a bag. I also put in ground cover plants, which have already taken root and are spreading.

Our cherry tomatoes have started coming in. They're so good that none of them make it into the house; we eat them before that is possible!

My lavender is doing really well. I had to transplant it so that the mint wouldn't overgrow it, and even though I was nervous about the move, it survived.

The last picture is of the start of a cucumber. I love to be able to show the boys all of the steps of the plant cycle. It really helps them understand it when they're seeing it in action.

I'll soon be able to share ideas of food we make from our garden produce. Stay posted!

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12 comments:

  1. That's awesome Erin! You've done a great job! I hope to be able to do the same thing one day soon!

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    1. You'll be able to grow all of the tropical fruit!
      ~Erin

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  2. Look at all the wonderful things you have growing in your garden! It all looks so super tidy, too. Thank you for your visit at my blog. I appreciate it very much.

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  3. Hi, I'm visiting from Twirl & Take A Bow. Hope you visit me, too.
    Thanks,
    Helen

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  4. Love your garden! Awesome job

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  5. Nice pictures! You should post your pickle recipe! Thanks for sharing! Vickie @ Making Our Sustainable Life

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    1. Ryan (my husband) is getting ready to start the pickles, so I will have that up soon! He's the canning expert in the house. I just steal what he does to share on here :)
      ~Erin

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  6. It's looking wonderful!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!

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  7. AnonymousJune 29, 2013

    We both have gardens and always looking for new ideas.

    Thanks for sharing on the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT. We'd love it if you would link back to us! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sharon and Denise
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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I do have the link for your party at the bottom of my page with the other link parties. I've enjoyed linking up at your party!
      ~Erin

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  8. Looking at your garden and your yard inspired me to do something with our ugly yard. Maybe even grow some food.... wish I had a green thumb. Your yard and garden look amazing!
    KC

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  9. Very cool! I hope to be clearing a spot to grow my own things soon. So healthy! Nice job and thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty.

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