A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words.
A visual way to express indescribable beauty.
But a few words can open a window, a way into the story.
Nasturtium – adept at deterring squash bugs, among other garden pests. Also, edible.
Snow in Summer – now twice the size it was when planted.
Volunteer pumpkin, or spaghetti squash. Initially, I thought it was a watermelon.
Beans!
And more beans! We have both pole and bush beans planted.
Tomato start from a nursery, planted several weeks ago.
Crazy monster plant started from seed. Admittedly, started awhile ago, but still…it’s kicking the pants off the nursery start!
Another monster tomato I started from seed, all staked up.
Marigolds are coming in…these will keep a ton of pests away from the entire garden.
a pinch of homestead 