We bought a house six years ago in the suburbs of San Antonio Texas. We don't have alot of space so I had my husband build me a garden box right outside of the back door. Since then, he's built me another garden table, a portable garden cart, and I've planted a flower garden out front. This spring we'll be adding another planter along the fence with four boxes. I just love being able to go outside my back door and pick fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruit. I am a serious hobbyist who has tried many varieties of vegetables and has experimented with heirlooms the last two years. I keep a journal of...
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| My baby Kyle is checking into his dorm at UT Austin. I have to say that... Aug 30, 2012 | |
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I really haven't had much time to tend to the gardens lately. I've been packing and getting everything ready for my baby Kyle to move into his dorm room and start classes at UT Austin. Last... more » |
| The dog days of summer are upon us here in Texas. We've been pretty luc... Aug 06, 2012 | |
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What a beautiful group of photos. Everything looks healthy and productive! |
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Thanks PrinceSnow! I'm planning on making a batch of basil pesto with some of that basil. I'll let you know how it turns out. |
| Water Garden Jul 24, 2012 | |
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Just thought I'd share a few photos of my water garden. This is where I try to start every morning before my day begins reading the paper and having a cup of tea. The smooth sound of water always soothes my soul and relaxes me. |
| This mornings harvest Jul 10, 2012 | |
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This mornings harvest includes a variety of colorful tomatoes, such as Lemon Boy, Black Prince, Romas, and three different types of cherry tomatoes, along with jalapenoes and cucumbers. We also check... more » |
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These eggs are beautiful. The harvest of veggies is abundant! Do you have a farm stand? |
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Those red eggs are so dark... look like Easter Eggs! We have small light red / brown eggs from our banty chicken, but those are really pretty! Which kind of chicken lays those?? |
| My german shepherds were going after something the other morning behind ... Jul 09, 2012 | |
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My german shepherds were going after something behind the dog house the other morning and thankfully we were outside, otherwise this poor possum would have been dog meat. My husband got a rope and li... more » |
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How nice you saved him... we use to have a pet Opossum. He was great. We built a big habitat outdoor cage for him, but he would come out and play with us. John would take him places ... more » |
| I've been looking for this guy for the last week and couldn't find him. ... Jul 05, 2012 | |
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He must have had some serious poop! |
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Looks like a fun (and tasty) project! No figs here, but it might be fun to adapt to other fillings... |
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It was alot of fun but I have to admit it was alot of work. Well worth it! |
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So cool, thank you very much for the recipe. It is in my recipe box.... i do not have figs, but was thinking of trying a spiced apple filling, during apple season... that could be great. Love y... more » |
| CreativeGreenThumb's Buzz Jul 02, 2012 | |
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We finally got some rain yesterday and it rained throughout the night. It's been quite some time since we've gotten any rain so I am quite thankful. I sure hope we get some more this week!
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We are doing fine thank you. . . I had my daughter and grandson in for a visit this weekend. He's 5 weeks old now and he and mom are doing well, although I'm a little sleep deprived. Those 4 am... more » |
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So glad you got some much needed rain! Fingers crossed for more! |
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Thanks so much! |
| Brown Turkey Figs Jul 02, 2012 | |
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I'll be posting the recipe later on today or tomorrow morning. I'm gonna attempt to do it like you did your pickle recipes. That we quite informative and helpful with the pics and all. I'll let you know how they turn out. |
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MMM, I can't wait. My recipe is funky. My figs never ripen but my neighbor lets me pick from her old tree. |
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@CreativeGreenThumb: I too would be interested in the recipe, as we have to fig trees, and I imagine I would like a break from the fig preserves/strawberry fig preserves. |
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We are still getting a bounty of tomatoes also. . . |
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Nice amount of tomatoes. I am in the hurry up and wait part on my tomatoes.....I can't wait. |
| Sweet Potato Vine (Blackie) Jun 28, 2012 | |
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The Sweet Potato Vines (Blackie) are loving the heat also!!! |
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The Brown Turkey Fig tree has alot of fruit that is ripening. We've been eating them straight off the tree. My hens love them!! I'm going to have to keep an eye on them as I've seen the b... more » |
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The basil is loving the heat also!!! |
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The cucumbers are producing as well!!! |
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The one good thing about these 100 degree days is that my pepper plants are blooming and beginning to produce peppers. I've got jalapenoes, red peppers, lemon drop, habanero, and red habaneros growing. Whew, it's gonna be a hot summer!!! |