Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Exploding Growth & Harvest Monday - May 19th

With all our rain and cool spring temperatures, the plants around the yard are just exploding with new growth.  It all looks so lush.  Here are just a few scenes:


the glen garden - a profusion of hosta and ferns


the perennial garden 


lavender iris showing its stuff


columbine



The vegetable garden has been exploding in growth too and we have been enjoying the lettuces, spinach, and bok choy.  I haven't been very good at taking photos though but here's a representation of some of what I've been harvesting.

Green ice and butter crunch lettuce


mesclun


two baby bok choy and one larger bok choy with some spinach

The tomatoes have been planted though I'm supposed to get some more as a thank you from Squash Blossom Farm for supporting their Kickstarter campaign.  Peppers have been repotted.  Some basil and parsley planted in the herb garden.  But do I have photos?  Sorry no, not at this time.



7 comments:

Jenny Rottinger said...

Gorgeous greens and really pretty flowers!

Daphne Gould said...

Your harvests look a lot like mine. Though my spinach isn't ready yet. I really wants some for my salads.

carol l mckenna said...

You are right ~ Lush! Lush! Lush! ~ Gorgeous photos of nature's beauty for OWT ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

Fun60 said...

You have been really busy and are now enjoying the fruits of your labour.

Snap said...

Lush indeed! Beautiful flowers and so lucky to have such lovely veggies! the iris are gorgeous.

Arija said...

The wonders of spring and the plentiful season. Isn't it wonderful to just go outside and decide what to have for dinner?

Unknown said...

Looking really good!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.