Sunday, November 27, 2011

in the garden. . .









the beans reach skywards
right before our very eyes

the basil seems to be struggling
and so too the carrots

there are all sorts of berries
we'll be feasting on soon

we've harvested the first of the zucchinis
and there are plenty more to come

we've been mulching with straw
straight from the chook pen

cabbage moths feast on the mizuna
and my boy on the broad beans

the tomatoes are off to a slow start
and not look as good as last season

we're weeding and watering daily
and there's always more to be done

we have a renewed sense of enthusiasm
after a visit from the experts

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how are things looking
in your garden?

18 comments:

dixiebelle said...

Stunning photos... and so much goodness!

Kim H said...

Your garden looks like it's powering along. I love the Jack and the Beanstalk photo of your beans. fantastic! my garden is in my mind at the mind - and a little bit on paper. I'm planning the new one and excited about it all but I'm really missing my garden in the purple nest right now. It would be at it's very best.
That little gnome is cute too!

manda said...

your garden looks much more organised than my jungle! and i cant believe im saying this but i think i have overdosed on berries and they havent really peaked yet!

Tammi said...

Ooh I have a serious case of garden envy happening :) After months of procrastinating we finally started our garden this weekend...I have no idea if it's too late in the season (green thumb I am not) but we'll learn by trial and error.
You are so lucky to have had Kate pop by!!

x

Sarah said...

It must be that it is warmer your way. Your garden is looking GREAT!

Mine just seems to slow down once I put the seedlings out in the garden - grrrr some of the seedlings are seeming to just collapse when they get almost big enough to be transplanted.

Or snails go on a spree

mainly they seem to be growing so slowly. ARGH

I hope some of the more mature seedlings get is ahead...

I am NOT giving up!

georgi said...

i love the picture with the beans twisting up like that. xo

Kate said...

Everything is looking so gorgeous at yours.
We just adored it there and we adored meeting you and your gang. I wish I'd taken some photos of all of us together and of your stunning place.
Thank you all so much for playing with us and feeding us and we cannot wait to make pizza for you (maybe in our thermomix) when you come East. xx

Lizeylou said...

What a gorgeous garden full of such goodness. I am very envious!

one claire day said...

very impressive - looks like you've got good quantities, too!

and I just want to throw that zuccini flower in a pan of hot oil - tempura is my fave! x

♡Shayla♡ said...

ooooh, i wish I had a garden of my own. Yours makes me crave the smell of dirt and berries. <3 gorgeous.

Rowantree Design said...

Beautiful images, the garden looks a delight. Loads of inspiration there!

Mo Pie, Please said...

Wowzers - it all looks so great! And I love that you have a gnome :)

Obaitori Spiritual Mothering said...

yes, the gnome is fabulous! does he have a name? we harvested plenty of broad beans and made jaymie oliver's broad bean and pea smashed pesto - yum! kt x

Amanda said...

Everything in your garden looks glorious!! We're still waiting for our tomatoes to grow a bit more,our basil is doing well though. Love your gnome too :)

green tea and red nails said...

looks lovely! my basil is cranking along but my zucchini is struggling! haha! if only we were neighbours and could play swapsies :)

Kel xx

ashley said...

funny you should ask. was just outside and soaking up my peas and tomatoes as they bloom. noticed my raspberries starting to fruit. love your space. green and delicious. the gnome looks content too! x ashley

ashley said...

funny you should ask. was just outside and soaking up my peas and tomatoes as they bloom. noticed my raspberries starting to fruit. love your space. green and delicious. the gnome looks content too! x ashley

one claire day said...

haha - actually, I wasn't here so long ago after all! But perhaps you're posting a bit less these days? Like me... the balance is good, no? x