Thank goodness for the Tree Swallows because the Bluebirds and Wrens have not fared so well. It appears that the Wren nest has been abandoned. But at least the Tree Swallows are growing. There are 5 (out of 6 hatched) so I assume that tiny one didn't make it.
I am really enjoying my time outside tending to the garden. I may get tired of it in a few years but it's a lot of fun for now.
I am most enamored with my corn! I know I will probably only get a couple dozen ears from this little patch but I've been begging Chris to grow corn for years and he wouldn't do it. That ground cover under the corn is cantaloupe. We have planted that before and it didn't go well. Hopefully we will discover that cantaloupe loves corn and we will get lots of them.
I also found a use for some of the fleece scraps from the quilt I posted earlier today!
My grandparents had a truck farm, my parents had a huge garden, and what I have found it that the challenge to grow one's own food continues year after year. Good luck with the melons, even here in melon wonderland, I have yet to succeed.
Posted by: Jeannie | June 14, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Bummer for the baby birdie, but yeah for your garden. It seems to grow and grow and grow...
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | June 14, 2012 at 09:25 PM
The birds are so sweet. We have a new batch under our porch again, can hear them tweeting for their mom. I haven't even started my garden, guess I am a bit late, so just going to get a few tomato plants for this year.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | June 14, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Your garden has really grown! You must be getting our rain.
Posted by: Wanda | June 14, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Wow your garden is impressive and lush; mine however is puny and barely sprouts. Guess warmth might be a factor!
Posted by: Laceflower | June 15, 2012 at 10:31 AM