Stormy sky. (The tall things are garlic.)
Ohh it’s been another full week! I haven’t felt too terribly inspired to spend much extra time at the computer this week; I’ve been pounding out the moneymaking work and then happily slamming the laptop lid when I’m through for the day!
The week slipped by so quickly, I hardly remember the details of it, but I did get a wonderful day of work done in the garden. It was the perfect day; the weather (upper 70s) was even better than summertime because in summer you can’t reasonably work straight through the midday and still be comfortable. And I gardened to the scent of lilacs the entire day — oh my! What a fabulous treat that was. And the yards are getting so green and beautiful, the trees all leafing out, the tulips still blooming, the lilacs, the sound of lawnmowers, the smell of grills barbecuing delicious food! This is truly one of my favorite times of year. Spring and fall, I just love ’em.
So onto some pictures for you. Things are going very nicely in the garden — with this warm weather and some rain, stuff is growing fast. We’re eating chives, arugula, and masses of beautiful fresh oregano, which is such a treat in Greek salads — I pile it on. It’s the more mild variety, by the way, which I like a lot better than that really pungent Oregano which is strong enough to burn a hole through your salad.
Oregano
Baby radishes
Lettuce
I uncovered one of the lasagna beds and planted it this week.
Potato sprouts
Arugula
The onion sets grow so fast!
Peas
Wheat (planted last fall as an experiment)
'Black Kabouli' garbanzo bean plant
Playing with my rotting leaf compost
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Wheat and a garbanzo bean plant? How cool is that – can’t wait to hear how they work out! I don’t blame you closing the laptop and heading outside! I am about to do the same, a bike ride is calling 🙂 What variety of Oregano are you using? Something a little milder would be great!
Hi Aja!
I’ll find the original oregano seed packet to get the exact botanical name!
Wow… it’s all looking wonderful. Makes me want to get out in the garden now!
Thanks for the inspiration! I just started a garden this year, first time in my life. I look forward to following your blog, thanks!
Well Hello Rachel!
Thank you so much for leaving me a comment, it’s nice to hear from you and your own blog looks awesome, and one that I wanna explore more!
Cheers to you, and best of luck with your new garden, YAY!!
Thanks for showing the pictures, your garden is looking so beautiful!!
Hi,
what a beautiful garden, congratulations I love it.
Pedritxes
Pedritxes,
Thank you!! 🙂