potted garden

A friend of mine loves to keep her deck full of potted veggies for a bountiful harvest. She has herbs and tomatoes galore planned for a lovely Summer ahead. Evenings with a chilled glass of wine and some home made bruschetta!

Are you planting your potted garden or do you have a full blown bounty already in the ground?

full of applesauce

I have been busy making applesauce. My tree is loaded and each day I find many apples.

This gorgeous apple tree and apples are in my garden.

I love using this recipe. Someone's in the kitchen with Ina, and that someone would be me.

I substitute with the apples from my tree. Seems I cannot make it fast enough. We are full of applesauce around here.

What has nature been teaching you?

images are original pve design - photos

in unison

I am inside now, sheltered from the rain, but when the sun comes out and the rain stops, I will be back outside, working in the garden. How handy would this apron be! In unison, we would work together weeding and tending to the garden.

over the top topiary

Imagine coming home to these whimsical shrubs.

Imagine a royal family of elephants on your lawn. Why you would be the envy of the neighborhood.

image from Veranda

If you could select any sort of topiary in any shape, what might you choose?

squash blossoms

my summer squash, in my garden

My Father would be proud of my garden, the summer squash and the squash blossoms. Tonight I shall prepare a favorite meal, summer squash, fresh fish and some spinach.  Slice summer squash and layer in a baking dish, drizzle some olive oil, sprinkle some parmesan cheese and bake til tender.  Toss a pile of clean, fresh spinach in a dish with lemon, olive oil and garlic and you know it is ready when it starts to wilt.  While that is baking, saute a fresh piece of fish, and serve.  There is nothing better than enjoying the freshness of summer from one's own garden.  A squeeze of fresh lemon or lime can add zest to a dish too.  How is your garden growing?