Fresh Fotos

I've been on vacation. Can you tell? ;)

Here's a little update on what's happened over the past few weeks...

more and more..

Garden looking bountiful :)

Always experimenting.

Seed saving (princess pumpkin)

Things in the garden have been changing rapidly since the beginning of spring and everything is blooming, budding, and flourishing. Between new garden beds and other hardscaping projects we worked on during the colder months, things are looking up! Last week we got a head start by adding a row of raised beds to the back fence which helps to secure the area for our feathered friends from any neighborhood animals who might be willing to dig for a chicken dinner! The container patio is finished and ready for pots filled with herbs all the way to the front doorstep.

Another rain cloud made it's way across the sky this weekend. Rainy weather has been on and off all month and I think we're just now seeing the last few showers before it shuts down for the rest of the summer months. I'm torn between loving the rain for giving us all this amazing water and missing the sunshine when it's wet and cold grey outside. Right now I'd gladly wait out a couple more "storms" knowing that another few inches makes all the difference. Here in sunny California, things tend to get a bit crispy.

Moving along, I have other news to share. After blogging for about a year now, I realize that there are many other interests I'd like to explore in greater depth. Urban farming has made me realize that there are different ways that a person can care for themselves and learning to be more self sufficient is one of the best things I ever did. Even better, sharing it all has kept me in touch with my community. I love our little city gardens and all the creatures that live here, but there's so much more to talk about! Perhaps I will share them here or make another bloggety blog, I haven't decided yet!

Hopefully, I will have news to share about our rainwater harvesting system soon!