I have not written about my garden in the longest time because we had a death in the garden.
Our beloved kitten, Tigger, was playing in the garden. Truly, he loved to play in the garden. It was about dusk and time for him to come in for the evening.
As I was calling him, a bobcat leaped over the wall and killed our Tigger. It happened so fast that we could not get to our baby on time.
The one thing that the death of Tigger taught me. We are here to love and be loved. It really is that simple.
Will start writing again regularly.... Can't write more now....still crying...
After about a MILLION pear tomatoes, we enjoyed a g'zillion pear tomato dishes. I finally pulled the tangled vines out. Now, all we have are the herbs, which are thriving. (And so is the lizard that lives in the garden. Tigger and Tater love to chase him out!)
Off to Home Depot to see what to plant next!
I haven't written much lately, but that doesn't mean that much hasn't been happening in the garden. If you can't find something every day to pick and fix for dinner, you aren't looking!! The garden is producing an abundance of herbs, tomatoes and peppers. In addition, three or four cucumbers have sprouted and its vines are taking over the rose bush!
Here is a wonderful recipe for a salad I just made. Don't concern yourself about measuring anything. Just add until it feels right, looks right and tastes fabulous!
- Pear tomatoes (from the garden), halved
- Avocado, cut in chunks
- Fontina cheese, cut in chunks
- Mild pepper (from the garden), diced
- Basil (from the garden)
- Vinaigrette dressing (Newman's Own Light)
- Coarse salt and pepper
One of the most fun parts about growing a garden is getting to be creative based on what is available on that day.
A garden in Phoenix? Never say "never," and never say "can't!"
Are you even believing how LARGE these tomato plants have grown? This was three weeks ago. Can you see the 5'8" me behind them?
A hummingbird is hanging around the garden these days, as I put some super sweet red water in the feeder for it.
I was wondering if I could put a hummingbird feeder around the garden to give it safety from the big, nasty blackbird that is lurking to steal others' eggs for breakfast.
(The internet amazes me. You can sit in front of your computer and learn about everything and never learn it all!)
I learned that hummingbirds don't appreciate man-made houses, nor do they appreciate fragrant flowers. They like their own spaces and have virtually no sense of smell.
Having heightened visual senses, they do love bright colors. So, to attract hummingbirds, create a colorful space and keep some sweet water for them.
As for the nasty black bird, I'll need to get a gun. (kidding, of course)
