The star of the garden – the arch!What’s dangling inside the arch – pole beansOne day’s harvestKabocha squash blossoms, with bees hard at workClose up of pollen-coated beeResults of the pollinators’ hard workGifted to me from a neighbour – orange daylilyPurchased pink daylilyBlack cap raspberries (done now, for this season)Black currants (harvested and dried at this point)Swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, butternut squash and cucumber plantsPotted herbs and flowersClose-up of borageFigletsMonardaMarigolds peeking out from under the squashLast but not least – zucchini!
Hi Debs – ‘Rock on’ is certainly right … amazing – yet of course I remember how quickly plants came to the fore on Vancouver Island … but you’ve done so well – looks quite amazing. Brilliant – happy memories from this year – cheers Hilary
I can’t like – so will note this way … I remember my first January on the Island – all a bit of a shock at how damp, cold, wet etc it was – let alone my situation – but I did get to see VI – a can relate to VI bloggers (thankfully!)… cheers Hilary
My first time on the island was in the winter as well. I remember how shocked I was at how green everything was, and that there was actual moisture in the air. So different from frigid Ontario!!!!
I don’t know what to tell you about the green thumb. I haven’t done any serious gardening in like, forever. For me, I think it is being in the garden multiple times a day (obsessively) checking on things…and water, water, water….Thanks, Bernie 💕
Monarda is also known as bee balm or bergamot (the flavouring in Earl Grey tea). It is a great plant for attracting pollinators. I don’t know how it is used to flavour tea, but I suppose it comes from the leaves? I love how pretty this perennial is. Thanks, Deborah 💕
I made a solution of fermented stinging nettle that I am diluting and putting on the garden. I also freaked out and bought some Miracle-Gro when I saw how big things were getting 😆, and how fast I was running out of stinging nettle juice! I add this stuff every other week or so. Other than that I am watering at least every other night. Thanks, Tracey 💕
You have such a beautiful garden! What a change for you after living in an apartment for a while. Nice to have room to move, create, and grow. Btw, I am addicted to fig jam spread on a cracker with goat cheese. If you ever get into the exporting business, I’ll be your first customer. 🙂
Oh zucchini! I remember as a kid how they would hide on you, and then the next day you’d fine six where you swore there were none. 😆 Great shots! – Marty
I am thrilled to see all the bees so busy in my garden! That bee was sitting still for so long in the flower. I got worried that it was so covered in pollen it couldn’t fly anymore. But it was only resting up for the journey back to the hive 😁🐝. Whew!!! Thanks, Suz 💕
Started by just strolling through your garden (photos) wordlessly. Thought your raspberries were black berries, your squash pumpkin…til I strolled back through paying note to the less words. What do I know? Would still eat them anyway.
Great job Miss Badass
As for the zucchini flowers… A light batter (made with one part rice flour and 2 parts ordinary flour, some salt, pepper and fresh Italian herbs. With some sparkling water added to make it really light) pull the flowers through it and deep fry the flowers… It’s delicious!!!
For the rest, a scrumptious garden. Love those pole beans and squash, ah heck… I love it all!
Thank you, Cuz! 💕 My zucchini plants have really started to take off so deep frying the flowers sounds like a great idea (before I am knee-deep in squash 🤣).
Wonderful garden
Thank you, Sheree 💕
You’re very welcome
Beautiful pictures and an amazing garden.
Thank you, Carol 💕 It has exceeded my expectations, this first year.
Now that’s an impressive as well as aesthetically pleasing garden. Love the arch!
This is what happens when you overplant stuff, I guess! Your garden feature starts to resemble an octopus 🤣. Thanks, Rivergirl 🩷
Beautiful photos. Your garden is doing great, seeing it makes me smile. I like your colander filled with a day’s harvest.
Thank you, Ally 💕 I liked the shape and shadow in that one.
Your hard work is paying off. Enjoy!
Thank you, Suzanne 💕 I am enjoying, very much so!
Hi Debs – ‘Rock on’ is certainly right … amazing – yet of course I remember how quickly plants came to the fore on Vancouver Island … but you’ve done so well – looks quite amazing. Brilliant – happy memories from this year – cheers Hilary
Thank you, Hilary 💕 Yes, making very happy memories to sustain me come January! 😁
I can’t like – so will note this way … I remember my first January on the Island – all a bit of a shock at how damp, cold, wet etc it was – let alone my situation – but I did get to see VI – a can relate to VI bloggers (thankfully!)… cheers Hilary
My first time on the island was in the winter as well. I remember how shocked I was at how green everything was, and that there was actual moisture in the air. So different from frigid Ontario!!!!
You’re just trying to make the rest of us feel lazy and jealous! 😕😋 And it’s working!!😂😂😂
Oh no! 🤣 The plants are doing all the hard work. I’m just keeping them fed and watered! Thanks, Bobi 💕
Wow! What a great harvest! Your back yard is doing well! (and no grass to cut!)
Yes! Absolutely did not want grass to cut!!! Thank you, Kate 💕
I see some good salads in your future.
Definitely! And stir fry. And pickles. 😁 Thanks, Jean 💕
First off, yeah, the post showed up!! Secondly, wowsers great garden tour. Thirdly, can I get a green thumb lesson?
I don’t know what to tell you about the green thumb. I haven’t done any serious gardening in like, forever. For me, I think it is being in the garden multiple times a day (obsessively) checking on things…and water, water, water….Thanks, Bernie 💕
Ah no weeds and lots of water. I have more of the first and less of the second. Enjoy your time outside in the dragonfly garden.
Wow, you do have a green thumb!! It all looks so lush, and healthy! I also enjoyed seeing your windchimes in the arch too.
What is Monarda used for? Is it edible? I’ve never heard of it before.
Monarda is also known as bee balm or bergamot (the flavouring in Earl Grey tea). It is a great plant for attracting pollinators. I don’t know how it is used to flavour tea, but I suppose it comes from the leaves? I love how pretty this perennial is. Thanks, Deborah 💕
Oh!! That’s what it is! Thank you for that. It’s a bonus that it has a pretty bloom. 😍
Awesome! Soon you can run your own organic produce stand! 🙂
😁 Maybe next year! Thanks, Liesbet 💕
I’m so impressed with that arch!! My squash plants are jealous! Are you putting anything special in the soil?
I made a solution of fermented stinging nettle that I am diluting and putting on the garden. I also freaked out and bought some Miracle-Gro when I saw how big things were getting 😆, and how fast I was running out of stinging nettle juice! I add this stuff every other week or so. Other than that I am watering at least every other night. Thanks, Tracey 💕
Great summer images!
Thank you, Dawn 💕
It’s BOUNTIFUL! And BEAUTIFUL! 💕
It’s everything I hope for, and more! Thanks, Kari 💕
You have such a beautiful garden! What a change for you after living in an apartment for a while. Nice to have room to move, create, and grow. Btw, I am addicted to fig jam spread on a cracker with goat cheese. If you ever get into the exporting business, I’ll be your first customer. 🙂
Oh, that sounds delicious!!!! It’ll be probably be a few years until I get enough figs to make a jam (if ever). If you can wait….Thanks, Janis 💕
Oh zucchini! I remember as a kid how they would hide on you, and then the next day you’d fine six where you swore there were none. 😆 Great shots! – Marty
And they’d each be the size of a baseball bat!!!! 🤣 Thank you, Marty 💕
Your garden is incredible. Your vision and hard work have definitely paid off
Thank you, Donna 💕 It didn’t seem like hard work, just long work. And lucky me, it did pay off!
Look at all the lovely things you have nurtured! I was especially happy to see the pollen covered bees! 🙂 You are a Garden Rock Star!
I am thrilled to see all the bees so busy in my garden! That bee was sitting still for so long in the flower. I got worried that it was so covered in pollen it couldn’t fly anymore. But it was only resting up for the journey back to the hive 😁🐝. Whew!!! Thanks, Suz 💕
Wow, Little Ms Green Thumb … how your garden is growing!! 💕
It’s overtaking the yard!!! 🤣 Thanks, my friend 💕
Oh my goodness! Deb, this is just amazing! Truly spectacular feat, with bounty to match. Brava, WB! 💜🙌🏾
Thank you very much, Natalie 💕
Started by just strolling through your garden (photos) wordlessly. Thought your raspberries were black berries, your squash pumpkin…til I strolled back through paying note to the less words. What do I know? Would still eat them anyway.
Great job Miss Badass
Thank you very much 💕
Hi cuz,
As for the zucchini flowers… A light batter (made with one part rice flour and 2 parts ordinary flour, some salt, pepper and fresh Italian herbs. With some sparkling water added to make it really light) pull the flowers through it and deep fry the flowers… It’s delicious!!!
For the rest, a scrumptious garden. Love those pole beans and squash, ah heck… I love it all!
Thank you, Cuz! 💕 My zucchini plants have really started to take off so deep frying the flowers sounds like a great idea (before I am knee-deep in squash 🤣).