Vegetation

When we moved in about 3 years ago we planted a few blueberry bushes. That was only the beginning of my quest to grown my own fruit and vegetables. My grandfather who passed away last year taught me so many things about growning gardens and my great Aunt Jo taught me how to can and freeze the products of those planting. To me there is nothing like planting and watching your hard work pay off.

Well, we lost one blueberry bush and many other greenery bushes in the frost last year. Thankfully, two of them lived and my quest continues. I also have many sentimental plants such as my peonies, yes Michelle PEE-o-nees!, that were my grandmothers, who has gone to be with the Lord, from the early 1970's or perhaps before. They were transplanted to my other grandmothers where I dug them up and brought them to my house. So I guess you could call these "antique peonies". They have probably 30-40 blooms this year, I'm so excited. I also have about 6-7 hydrangea bushes. 2-4 of those are getting ready to produce many beautiful flowers as well.

The big job this year is our garden and tree collection. We planted 2 pink dogwoods and 2 apple trees. I can't believe it...the apple trees have small apples on them. Although they may not be edible for several years it is amazing and a good lesson for the children about growning.

My garden is doing great as well. I have strawberries, green peppers, red peppers, habaneros, tomatoes (a lot, so don't hesitate to ask for some), squash, and several herb plants. Travis and I decided to enjoy the fruits of our labor and partake of the two red strawberries...delicious.

I just wanted to share with you God's creation at work. I love teaching Molli Beth and Harrison that food doesn't "grow" in the grocery store or in a can. What a great experience.!!!!