I have always wanted to grow my own vegetables. To me, there is nothing in the world like fresh veggies. But new this year? I have accepted the fact that:
1. I don’t like to grow vegetables
2. I don’t have the room to grow veg
and
3. I don’t have the sun to grow them properly.
So I’ve decided to throw myself into growing the flowering plants that I love so much. Lilacs, peonies, iris, tulips, hydrangeas and more hydrangeas! That’s what I am about this year! I am embracing the flower lover within.
But I will be purchasing plenty of fresh veggies from my favorite local farmstand, don’t worry. There might even be a bit of veg begging from my favorite organic gardener, we’ll see.
I love this time of year
In other news:
I hope you are sitting down. I am knitting a sock. I have been sick as of late, a horrible cold and I’m not saying that is the reason but…it has been a while.
knitting a sock. Not such an uncommon event. Unless you are ME.
Actual sock knitting:
Yarn: Sundara Autumn seasons, colorway Roasted Persimmon over green papaya.
Pattern: the wonderful Jane’s Hedgerow pattern. (That is a ravelry link. If you are not a member, I’ll send you another link. Just ask)
13 Comments
June 7, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Oh Joy! Sandy’s knitting my socks! Here’s a link to the pattern, just in case: http://www.knittersreview.com/article_how_to.asp?article=review/profile/070823_a.asp
I’m relieved to find that you’re not dead, but I hope you feel better soon.
June 7, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I love your use of ‘cat for scale’ in your photos!
June 7, 2009 at 4:17 pm
LOL.. is Myron hinting that he would like a sock also? Yeah for socks!
June 7, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Oh, what BEAUTIFUL yarn. That Sundara is amazing. I have never had the pleasure, but those colors! Gorgeous.
Also, though, did you know that most flowers need lots of SUN?
June 7, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I miss you, Miss Sandy! The sock is beautiful and so are your blooms!
June 7, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Beautiful flowers and I love the Sundara!
June 8, 2009 at 6:28 am
Gorgeous sock! Looks like Norma colors…
Love your bloomers! Our lilacs are just opening. I keep going out and sticking my face into the blooms and inhaling deeply.
June 8, 2009 at 7:52 am
Why not support those local gardeners with sunny backyards! My problem are the critters who think I’ve opened a bistro for their dining! Flowers seem to work much better although someone is nibbling the marigolds.
June 8, 2009 at 8:45 am
Ha! Those are my reasons, too. It’s pretty discouraging to nurture four tomato plants and yield six tomatoes. I’ll buy mine at the farmer’s market.
; )
June 8, 2009 at 8:58 am
Don’t listen to Norma. Hydrangeas and lilacs grow in part shade. So do irises really. But the peonies? Full sun.
Feel better soon!!!
June 8, 2009 at 9:04 am
I am really glad that you aren’t dead.
June 9, 2009 at 9:06 am
Happy to know that you’re still alive
. My ex boss always responded to “how are you ” by saying still alive . Guess that was his way of answering the question without complaining ,just like him , concise and to the point .
We planted tomatoes for the first time in ages . I love my flower garden . I have mostly perennials and there’s nothing more wonderful than sitting outside in the summer and enjoying natures beauty . Besides I live so close to the farmers market , it makes sense to keep them in business.
BTW , the socks are just the most gorgeous colour ! I’m a sucker for those autumn colours …
June 10, 2009 at 11:59 am
OK, you’re inspiring me to do some flower gardening this summer in Maine. We don’t get enough sun, either, so I’ll have to keep an eye out for partial shade lovelies.
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