It has rained pretty much every day of June, and now the sun is finally out. I perused my garden and things are coming along quite nicely. My tomatoes, onions, cilantro and squash are growing like topsy. I was surprised to see that the artichoke we planted last year now has a fruit on it. We tried it as an experiment, and read that they take two years to produce, and now it is! I'm assuming we are going to get two artichokes off the plant because I don't see any others--no wonder they are so expensive! (There is a smaller one right under the big one.) The plant is huge and takes up a lot of space, and considering that you only get a couple of artichokes every two years I'd say that is a pretty small return. Oh well, it's been fun to watch, and I hope they'll taste good when they're ripe.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Summer Delights
It has rained pretty much every day of June, and now the sun is finally out. I perused my garden and things are coming along quite nicely. My tomatoes, onions, cilantro and squash are growing like topsy. I was surprised to see that the artichoke we planted last year now has a fruit on it. We tried it as an experiment, and read that they take two years to produce, and now it is! I'm assuming we are going to get two artichokes off the plant because I don't see any others--no wonder they are so expensive! (There is a smaller one right under the big one.) The plant is huge and takes up a lot of space, and considering that you only get a couple of artichokes every two years I'd say that is a pretty small return. Oh well, it's been fun to watch, and I hope they'll taste good when they're ripe.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
It's A Beautiful Mornin'

After a cold, rainy Memorial Day, the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, my garden is growing, and my iris are blooming! I just had to capture them on film before they fade away. I love spring in Utah! This is the time of year I hated in Nevada because it meant the heat was on its way. But here it means gardening time! Mike and I planted our tomatoes on Saturday. I've got peas, beets, spinach, broccoli, peppers, and even an artichoke going in the garden too. I love, Love, LOVE it!
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