There are many parts of gardening that I enjoy. I have a large box of seed packets—some are seeds I have saved, and some are ones I have purchased. In April I start plants indoors, and watch for a sprout to appear.
One year I was pleased with a tomato that I bought at the farmer’s market. It was red with yellow streaks and had a tear drop shape. I still don’t know the name for it, but I saved the seeds and have a plant growing now.
I read in a book that the most economical choice for home gardening is herbs. I love having herbs readily available. Throughout the summer I dry herbs for use in the winter.
This year I have a little mystery. What creature ate my borage plants down to the ground? I had borage growing in a pot with a tomato plant. Part of the tomato plant was nibbled as well! I saw a little bird darting into that pot, but wonder if it was the culprit. Could a rabbit reach into the pot on my patio?
The grandchildren were here at the beginning of the week and we looked for some ripe strawberries in the garden. The strawberries were quite small. I think the grandkids were more fascinated by the rabbits that visit our backyard, enjoying the grass, dandelions and clover—as well as my flowers. Each time the two-year-old saw a rabbit she jumped up and down, saying, “Hop, Hop, Hop!”.
The cherry tree has offered a challenge. I came home from a writer’s conference and realized the cherries are ripe, and with all the rain that we have received they are splitting. They need to be picked, pitted and frozen NOW. My hands are completely stained with cherry juice.
The good news is, we will have a cherry pie tonight.
Sharing this post with the Five Minute Friday writing community. Kate’s prompt is: PART
Also linking with Sweet Tea and Friends and the Senior Salon Pit Stop .
Try as I might every year to grow herbs no matter how careful and nurturing I am they die… Sigh.
Thanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month Sweet friend. I’m so happy you’re here.
I am just like that about watching things grow – especially for food or fragrance. I have my grandchildren planting their own seed pots too! Lovely.
It is a blessing to include grandchildren in planting. My grandson was telling me about his tomato plant.
Sounds like a lovely time with your grandchildren in the garden. Perhaps the bird was eating the culprit that devoured your borage? A slug perhaps?
I had a pot of Alyssum which got covered in tiny caterpillars that almost eliminated them completely, a few visits from our local collared doves and the caterpillars are nowhere to be seen. The Alyssum is recovering nicely too.
I just started my new garden this spring, planted a cherry tree too, but I don’t think I’ll be getting any cherries this year. There have been many new leaves, so much growth, but not a single blossom this season yet. So I will patiently await next year’s potential harvest. 😀 Enjoy your cherries!
With gardening there is always more to observe and more to learn!
I hope that the tomato is true to fruit and gives you the results you are hoping for.
Homemade cherry pie from your very own cherries sounds wonderful.
I enjoy the “fruits” of a good garden, but sadly I have a black thumb and rabbits/squirrels who eat everything the manages to survive.
FMF # 16
Yes, rabbits and squirrels are a challenge. I have a chicken wire fence around a garden area, but the squirrels can get into my potted plants.