First sunflowers of the summer
I was just looking back on photos from last year, and these sunflowers are opening up an entire month earlier than they did last summer! We had a warm spring and everything... Read More
Grilling Summer Squash
You know it’s summer when every meal looks something like this:
Fredonia Grapes
We fenced in our entire 1+ acre lot last summer, and we planted a lot of vines in hopes of one day having a “green fence.” I know it takes a few... Read More
Puck Loves Gardening
He also is really good about staying in the garden paths. Here he’s found a small patch of shade from the arbor.
Morels
We found these beautiful fungi growing in our back yard. Mmmm…
Speaking of plants that don’t grow in Minnesota…
I sprouted a Mango! Quite surprising, because Chris cut into the pit, and I salvaged what I could of the seed inside. Now, if only the avocados would sprout…
Growing plants in Minnesota that aren’t supposed to grow in Minnesota
The papayas are very upset. As you can see, they aren’t looking as great as they did last summer, and I’m slowly losing them. I’m hoping that a couple will survive and... Read More
Sunflower Theif!
The red squirrel discovers the sunflowers we neglected… … he wastes no time snatching one away! A feast for a king!