gardens

we have been working hard on the outside of the house. with each year i feel like we get a little more brave on the things we take on and think we can accomplish. my mom and dad were out for a little while and that definitely helped boost my confidence, as i had their help to get started. but like i said last year, i think there is a deep love of gardening that has been inside me that is finding it's way out. taking something plain and adding beauty, planting and nurturing, watching things grow... i love it!

we replanted the bed in the front of the house and took on the rocky bed that runs along the side of the house. we even got some starts from a neighbor to help in our endeavor.

in the back where our garden was last year we planted carrots, peas and artichokes. green beans will go in in a few months. the kids and i took a whole afternoon to clear a new bed on the far side of the house and decided to try some strawberries. i'm not sure we'll get any harvest has we have little bunnies that roam the neighborhood....

strawberry plants

we've had several working lunches at lowes.

alaythia loves the flowers and was very involved in getting things done.

the finished product with everything planted and with mulch.
i wish i had a before picture....

thanks mom and dad for all your help to get it done!