Growing Season

Our garden is growing quite well this year. The corn was more like waist-high rather than knee-high by the 4th. We're a little limited what we can grow because of our poor soil and late frosts, but [L-R] corn, cucumbers, beans & tomatoes do well for us. There are also peppers, onions, mint tea & watermelons that don't show up here.

We use 5 gallon buckets for tomato cages, but this year Richard is talking about staking them because the plants are so massive. Do you suppose giving our garden soil a 'Year of Jubilee' last summer is the reason for this?

J has done just about all the tilling this year; he does a good job. He also helped me mulch last week. This is probably the most weed-free garden we've ever had. Ah, the benefits of children old enough to help.

Isn't this baby green bean cute? We are so looking forward to fresh beans.

I am coming to the conclusion my issues with houseplants was 1 part brown thumb and 3 parts lack of good lighting. All of my houseplants are thriving now. I'm especially proud of this fern that is resurrecting...

...and this spindly African violet that burst into bloom.

Some pretty wild flowers Arianna & I spotted on a walk the other evening

In spite of the lush beauty around us, God's Word says "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard... the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." What we have here doesn't even come close. I cannot comprehend the beauty that is awaiting us.