A Summer for Gardening

Sorry it took so long for another post. I was sorta hoping someone else would jump in with a story or two about the start of school, or Adam and Kennedy's birthdays. However, I also understand that we all live busy lives and I am probably in front of a computer more than anyone else. So, a little blog about our garden.

As anyone who has talked to Jamie (or Melissa probably) knows this has been the summer of gardening. We were fortunate to once again be involved in a community garden. The garden is on a barren lot where our neighborhood pools resources to grow tons of everything. It is a great way to teach Tyler a little about working. He is too young to do a lot, but Jamie often takes him over to help pick beans, or pull weeds etc. From the community garden Jamie has been able to can several batches of tomatoes, green beans and salsa. We have also frozen large batches of Corn and Zucchini. We've had a lot of squash with meals and have enjoyed the organic goodness of watermelons and cantaloupes.

Jamie also created quite the garden in our own backyard. We were initially a little fearful as we had to fight off a gopher, but ultimately the garden was successful. Jamie's tomato plants turned out to be imported Amazon Jungle plants that grew to consume all that stood in their path. Her peppers and onions were perfect. We also had hearty watermelons and very sweet cantaloupes from our own backyard.

When Jamie and I were first looking to move in to our home, I remember commenting on the fond memories I had growing up and growing strawberries and peas in our garden patch on Grambling Way. I remember that she said she was NOT a gardener. I think she has more than proven that she is not only a gardener, but a great one! I'm beginning to think that Jamie could have made it as a pioneer!

Perhaps most importantly, I think that Tyler also loves the garden. I have very fond memories of working in the garden as a little boy (hard to believe I am sure because I bet at the time I didn't like having to pull weeds). I am so glad that Jamie has provided that same opportunity for our son. Tyler really is lucky to have such a wonderful mom.

Incidentally, here are a couple of pictures of produce from our garden.