Sunday, November 1, 2009

eating jalapenos

somebody is eating our jalapenos. six inches long and bigger around than my thumb.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

fresh cut zinnias from the garden




more rain in October

marigolds came back



more and more purple okra. they're about 14 feet tall now.



blue aster flowers
more blue aster


blue aster everywhere

Sunday, September 13, 2009

what happens with rain

the zinnias return for late summer. who knew? not us





lantana liked the rain as well





future pesto


purple okra. taller than us

one of dozens to come

the okra and the peppers


mild jalapenos make the migas


after an insanely hot summer, the banana peppers are finally coming around


drought tolerant

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Summer gardening

Anaheim peppers


Sage



Mexican Marigold Mint



Lemon Grass



Zucchini Squash





Patty Pan Squash flower






Container gardening




Green Beans





Dinosaur kale




Okra





Cantaloupe




Six varities of peppers

Friday, May 15, 2009

Night

spinach, cilantro, arugala, mustard greens, lettuce and kale





a good sign for anyone's backyard. read Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets


black swallow tail butterfly caterpillars eating dill




pepper plants (anaheim, jalapeno, banana, poblano)




food!

beets

banana peppers




kale



another kind of kale



lemon balm, two kinds of sorrel and english mint





carrots, beets and onions






collard greens






potatoes and shallots