Fun in the sun

Summer is finally here!!! We had a few really nice days in May followed by a dismal June. But now that the sun is back, we've been having some sprinkler fun again in the backyard.

The warmer weather has also allowed our garden to finally start growing. We didn't plan on doing much with the garden this year since Cora was due in early May (when most things should have been planted) and that we were hoping to buy a house and be out of here by the time most things would be harvested. But back in late March we started growing some seeds with Audrey using the same supplies as last year. The zucchini and peas quickly sprouted and were placed outside in late April. And then we added lettuce and spinach. And then green beans, radishes, and onions. And then we added containers of basil, oregano, parsley, and rosemary (on top of the lemon thyme that survived the winter). And then a family friend gave us some tomato plants which we decided to put in containers as well with the hope of transporting them to our new home. So much for not planning to do a big garden this year! But it has been so much fun for Audrey.

She loves digging in the garden and pulling weeds. Although a few days ago she mistook the onions for weeds and so we won't be harvesting any of those! The lettuce, spinach, radishes, and peas are finally done but we just started harvesting green beans and zucchini. We have some small cherry tomatoes growing and the herbs are all doing quite well. She loves to go out and sample them. Can kids get sick from eating too much oregano? We might need to check on that because she really loves that one the best.

I can't wait until we are settled and will have some dedicated garden space where we won't have to worry about moving during the peak harvesting time.