Gardens

When we built our house I knew I wanted gardens out back.  I grew up watching my grandparents grow wonder fresh veggies and I wanted my kids to have this also.  So this year we did it!  After much deliberation between Zac and I, we came up with a design.  Zac and HC (my grandmother's husband) built my boxes earlier in the year.  They sat empty for sometime BUT they are now overflowing!!!  It is so fun and rewarding to see how our labor has paid off.  Ok, well it wasn't a lot of labor on my part.  Zac built and filled with the dirt and I planted, but none the less we both did something.  We also rigged us a simple irrigation system so watering is a breeze!  I just wanted to share some photos for those interested. 

Lettuce Bed - we planted romaine, bibb/butter lettuce & a leafy green.

Tomatoes and Squash...the squash plant are huge, I should have only planted one but I did four.  YIKES, we will have tons but I will be able to share!

Close up of my tomatoes, I have tons but they are still green.  Cant wait to eat them fresh off the vine still warm from the sun.  My mouth waters just thinking about it!

Squash - right in the middle you can see one starting to form.

Cucumbers & Cabbage

Green beans & Zucchini - the zucchini are like the squash, we will have tons!

Zucchini - right in the middle

My little helper - loves the dirt!!!

Checking on the cabbage

My herb garden on my back porch.  The larger plants are basil, cilantro and rosemary (its kind of hidden).  I have LOVED being able to just walk on my porch and pick fresh herbs!!!!  And they smell SO good!

Starting to grow - arugula, basil, chives, cilantro, parsley and thyme.