Teach a Man to Garden.........

 Good day to all.  Hope this finds you all well and safe and healthy.  

I want to thank you all for your kind words and heartfelt sympathies on my special post yesterday and on Sunday's post.  It means the world to me.  You have no idea how special it is to know so many people care.

Yes, I am sad, but I am at peace knowing where she now is and that we will see each other again.  Again, THANK YOU!

How are your gardens doing?  Whether you have an in-ground garden or pots of goodies growing, I hope they are all doing well.

I had to laugh when I read the above meme - it is so true.  I remember back in the day, everyone left their vehicles unlocked - and there would get to be a time that people would start locking them, as they had had their fill of zucchini being 'donated' by others!

Things around here are just starting to take off and produce some goodies.  Some may be ahead of the game; it all depends on when they planted.  Rain and warmth have really made things shoot up here.

I have picked one zucchini and one teeny-tiny yellow squash (well it fell off).  There are lots of blooms on the squash, but they are all male.  Fingers crossed.  I have bananas peppers and get a handful of cherry toms every couple days.  Lettuce has bolted and it is cut back and I still have green onions.  My cukes are growing and blooming like crazy.  I am so excited, I sure hope I get some this year.  I planted very old seed in a pot this year.  I haven't had any luck with cukes for several years for some reason.

There has been lemon balm, mint and basil.  Now I have started learning about and using poke.

The grapes are loaded this year.

Just one little corner of the arbor.  They are hanging thick out there.  I hope I get some before the critters get them when they ripen.  I have picked rhubarb a few times.  

It is amazing what a SINGLE seed can produce and how much we can receive from it to nourish our bodies.  Just AMAZING to me.  Think about how tiny a tomato seed is - and you get a plant that produces so much and for most of the summer.  A single zucchini seed - and all the squash you get.

The world and nature sure are awesome.

So what do you have growing at your house?  I sure hope everyone tries to garden at some point.  There is nothing like walking out into the yard and getting some of your 'grow'ceries fresh as can be.

Keep your eyes open for wild grapes, or fruit trees that no one tends or uses.  You can probably get some great free goodies.  Barter with neighbors for fresh garden goods.  They may need a yard mowed or trimmed, or maybe they would love a homemade cake, or a jar of fresh jelly.  There is always a way to barter and to glean.

I love this time of the year for all the FRESH goodies to be had.

Don't forget about local farmers - often times, farmers set up stands and charge less than one might get at a farm market.

I would love to be out mowing the back right now, but it is so dewy out there.  Everything is just so damp.  It is cooler this morning and just lovely.  I have been out to feed the babes and spent some quiet time outdoors.  I just love the quiet and calm of mornings.  

It is going to get in the mid 80's again today - not bad.  Humidity is still around.

Right now, fresh air is coming in the house and cleansing my air!  I love the windows open.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and thank you for being my friend!