Monday, August 25, 2008

August Garden


The garden is going strong, especially now that we've had some sun to complement the rain. We added two more beds this year for a total of five. We're experimenting with different kinds of pumpkins, beans, squash, carrots, and peas. In deference to Doug's taste for standard tomatoes, we're only growing regular varieties this year.
The girls are both great helpers, and were very involved with the girls beginning with starting seeds in the spring. They love to go out with bowls in the afternoon and look for new vegetables growing and to pick whatever is ready (or close). They're having a hard time letting the carrots get big!
Here's a look at what the girls and I picked one day last week:

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