Our little garden :)

Isaiah 58:11

New International Version (NIV)

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The Lord will guide you always;

    he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land 

    and will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden, 

    like a spring whose waters never fail.

I am by no means a gardener.  But I sure have fun trying :) Each year our garden gets better- Pat is always trying new ideas & this year things are doing pretty well!!  I like this verse in Isaiah- He always guides us, & we are like a well-watered garden when we follow His lead! (& this heat is making it feel like a sun-scorched land- it's HOT outside!)

(My husband is now an official "Master Gardener Intern"- woohoo!!  I would highly recommend that course to anyone interested in learning more!) 

Me after an early bootcamp- enjoying my coffee & the back yard!  Maybe next time I'll wear some makeup before attempting the ever-popular self photo via iPhone :)

Since I'm into being healthy, and he's a great gardener, we have been growing lots of our own veggie's & fruit's this year!  Not only does it save lots of money, but it guarantee's you that your produce is safe & organic!  We freeze what we don't use & then have it for winter!  If you don't have the space or don't have a yard, you can grow lots of stuff in simple containers!!  Try different herb's- they are awesome to use with cooking!  I throw mint into my green tea sometimes- YUM!!

Here are a few peek's into our backyard:

Pear tree- the squirrel's haven't got them all as of yet!

Lots of tomatoes!!

Green peppers

Marigolds (I love all flowers!!)

Sugar Snap Peas

Yellow Summer Squash

Lettuce (part of my lunch today!)

Corn

A view from the side!

My favorite section!  Smells awesome!!  Lavendar, Rosemary, Oregano, and mint in the basket!

More mint

Yellow mum & a tomato plant

Banana Tree :)  no bananas :( 

Yard ornament (aka: Ray, awesome puppy!)

Another side view, the closest section is my daughter's- pumpkin, watermelon, & cantelope!  I think getting your kids involved in things outdoors (& away from the computer/tv/etc) is a GREAT idea!!!