Strawberries and More

Our strawberries are ripe! Though we've had to share a few with some of the wildlife in our backyard, we've been picking a bowlful each day this week. The berries this year are big and sweet. Much improved over last year, though I'm not entirely sure why since these are the same plants.

Here are the lovely pods on our pea plants. I checked the seed packet and these are actually called "Blue Podded Shelling" peas. They're a dutch strain that I got through Seed Savers Exchange. I have really enjoyed them because they're just beautiful. The kids have enjoyed being able to snatch some peas for a snack.

The zucchini plants are getting bigger, and I'm sure will be crowding everything else in no time.

Tomatoes are showing promise.

And my lettuce continues to grow even with all the salad we are eating. We can't keep up, despite sending some along with a friend. Who else wants some lettuce?

And here's my favorite non-edible in the yard right now. Tom bought me this tiger lily last spring, and it came back even more beautiful this year.

The weather here is still cool and rainy. The peppers and eggplants are continuing to straggle along, as we wait for an increase in temperatures.

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A High and Noble Calling