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Monday, August 2, 2010

garden update


it's me again, biggles... mommy said i did such a nice job last time with the garden update, i could do it again! so let's begin.=)

box #1

box #2

box #3

arikara sunflower

baby cucumber

baby cantaloupe

chamomile

more happy sunflowers

green apple cucumber

icky creature close-up

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this weekend daddy finally rigged up that rain barrel. then on sunday a rainstorm almost filled it completely!

before

after

this video was his guide-


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sadie, the silly mutt next door keeps comin' to the fence to get head rubbins from mommy.


she's kind of sweet, i guess... for a dog!


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since lounging on the patio under the papasan is way more pleasurable than walking, i stay home when my parents visit the new community garden. from what i hear it's really looking nice...

before

after


they're growing more cantaloupe over there...

and butternut squash!

there's even a place to rest in front of a squash patch - pretty cozy if ya ask me!

which reminds me, nap time!  

thank u for reading!
*meow*
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20 comments:

  1. LaurenAugust 2, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I always enjoy a trip through your garden! And how cool about the rain water collector! I always wanted my hubby to make one! :)

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  2. VeganLisaAugust 2, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    sadie seems like a very sweet neighbour. The bounty looks amazing. You've captured some beautiful shots.

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  3. NellyAugust 2, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    awww i want a biggles and a sadie of my own...so sweet.

    your garden looks beautiful...wow! speechless...and the green apple cucumber...i never knew...the community garden and all of your bounty is just phenomenal...good work my girl...

    thanks for sharing...

    <3

    jackson says hello...can you please toss the ball? and he sends you all kisses and hugs!

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  4. ElizabethAugust 2, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Your gardens look great. I can't wait for our planting season.
    May you have a bountiful harvest.
    Peace,
    E

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  5. HiHoRosieAugust 3, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    I heart your garden! Ahem, your mommie's garden that is. Biggles, a wonderful job you did on the update. The sunflowers are GORGEOUS! I want them. Sadly, we didn't grow any this year. Next year for sure! They're so happy. Love the neighbor puppy - Sadie is purty...well, for a dog. :) Nice work on the rain barrel too.

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  6. bittAugust 3, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    you lucky girl with so much garden space! that rainwater barrel is very nifty.

    purrs to biggles from the kitties here (

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  7. Averie @ Averie CooksAugust 3, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    "finally rigged up that rain barrel. then on sunday a rainstorm almost filled it completely!"---what great timing!

    love your gardens! and the fact that your color-coordinated/coded the text that you dropped in on it, i.e. red text for strawberries...love the way you think!

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  8. Mr. H.August 3, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for the great tour Biggles, your mom's garden is looking great. Do me a favor and tell her how neat I thought the green apple cucumber was and tell her I liked the video too. One of our future projects is to set up some sort of rain catchment system on the barn. Have a nice nap.:)

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  9. The Health SenseiAugust 3, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    i have never seen a yard that big, let alone a garden! damn this city life i lead!

    i would walk through that garden twice a day for a therapeutic boost...it looks like heaven to me.

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  10. evergreenAugust 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    What a wonderful garden update! The sunflowers look so big and beautiful:) Thanks for the post, sweet Biggles:)

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  11. kelliAugust 3, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    thanks, kind purr-sons.

    - biggles

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  12. CosmicAugust 4, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Bella! Bella! Bella! Gorgeous:)

    xoxox

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  13. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    This is so GORGEOUS...

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  14. Sarah (GF vegan)August 5, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Great pictures! All that home grown produce looks SO good and I bet it tastes awesome. We had some home-grown courgettes and carrots when visiting the in-laws this weekend and they were so full of flavour....Ok, now I really want a garden!... and a cat... and a dog... :) xxx

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  15. Annie*s GrannyAugust 5, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Big, sloppy smooches to Biggles and Sadie!

    Your gardens are looking great! No need for rain barrels at my house, we get no rain. Well, not enough to fill a barrel.

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  16. fartygirlAugust 11, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    You take the best pictures of your kitty! Or maybe your kitty makes the best faces for your pictures?! Either way, I'm developing a crush on him. :)

    Your garden's no slouch either!

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  17. Rose WhiteAugust 11, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Me, I also have a lot of tomatoes in my garden. Cherry, heirloom and a lot more. I actually love tomatoes because they are really easy to grow and produces fruits fast! Thanks for giving a quick tour to your garden. I love it!

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  18. Melanie GiantAugust 22, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Very nice presentation of your garden. I thought the cat was just there for display. LOL. Anyway, you did a great job on your garden. It is such a wonderful garden. Good thing you have a very supportive Dad.

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  19. melanie plushAugust 31, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    All of your flowers are really gorgeous especially the arikira sunflower. It is so big and healthy with the sunlight. Your veggies are healthy and yummy. My garden is doing great also but got problems with pest and big pest!

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  20. Isabella BoySeptember 14, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    The sunflowers look great! But the whole garden really looks amazing. the plants are well-arranged and the place is spacious! You dog is really sweet. I also have my dog as my garden guard dog against squirrels and the other garden attackers. LOL. Oh. by the way, I watched the video and it is really useful! I will tell my husband about it.

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