Sunday, June 5, 2011

our veggie garden

 DSC_0049_empty plot DSC_0050_toby and simon raking

gee, what should we do with this dirt mound that used to be toby’s play area?  how about a veggie garden?  first, we’ll need to rake the dirt to smooth it out.  simon: let me help you, toby!

DSC_0065_i think this one goes next

next we’ll need to dig holes and sink some plants in.  toby: dad, i think this one should go next.

DSC_0066_toby and daddy side by side DSC_0086_boys planting sunflower seeds

toby: dad, i’m not to big on getting dirty.  how about you dig and i’ll hand you the plants?  and let’s plant some from seed – what do we think of sunflowers?  simon: oh, i can help plant those!

DSC_0089_oops spilled the corn DSC_0113_toby watering garden

toby: oops, i spilled the corn!  okay, corntastrophe averted, it’s now time to water.

DSC_0118_toby watering simon

toby: watering isn’t just for the garden, is it?

DSC_0121_simon watering me

apparently, simon doesn’t think so, as he watered the photographer instead!

DSC_0122_finished garden before chicken wire

this is our garden so far.  lots of veggies (tomatoes, beans, peas, beats and more), herbs (basil) and fruit (strawberries) – some from plants and many from seed.  next: chicken wire to keep the dogs out!

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