Garden Update

My little garden is coming along very nicely, thanks to some good rain and hot, sunny days. I received this new blackboard garden sign as an early birthday present from a dear friend - Thanks, Stacey!! We harvested our first crop of spinach just before it bolted, thank goodness, and the second crop is coming along nicely. The nasturtiums have formed a border around the edge of the garden, and should be blooming soon. As you can see, the pole beans are starting to climb their structure, and the zucchini are doing well, of course. The raspberries are setting their fruit and we'll harvest them starting in about two weeks. The peas are blossoming as well, and the lettuces and chard are just about read to be picked. The only downside this season is that along with all the rain, northern Alberta has sprouted a bumper crop of voracious mosquitos, which is discouraging us from staying out of doors too long. My new perfume this season is Off! with DEET, what a lovely fragrance!

picture taken by Scott MacIntyre