Monday, July 13, 2009

Growing Things




It is that time of year when I want nothing to do with the produce department at the grocery store. My aunt Cathy's vegetables are coming into fruition and I LOVE them. I worked at the Bowdoinham Farmer's Market on Saturday representing Fairwinds Farm. Although it's still a little early for tomatoes and potatoes, there were still quite a few goodies to be had. The zucchini and broccoli almost sold out and I sold out completely of lettuce, summer squash, cabbage, beet greens and strawberries.

My own garden is also doing quite well despite the rain. My tomato plants are huge and hopefully we'll have some peas and green beans soon as well. But my flowers are what I am most proud of. I bought this climbing rose bush at Reny's for only $5 earlier in the spring. I have had 2 full blooms so far and about 6 more that will pop out this week.

And what good is a beautiful summer morning without your best friend to share it with you? (Emma & Patience, ages 6 1/2)


3 comments:

Laura Brann said...

Can't find beet greens out here and that is my very favorite vegetable. Only place I could buy them back home was the Farmer's Market on the Mall. Don't miss what you don't have....phooey!!

Missie said...

Wish I could send you a little taste of home....

Laura Brann said...

I might be "home" sooner than you think!!