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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - May 06 2007 : 5:50:53 PM
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We've been plugging away these last two months getting our little piece of heaven together. Thought I'd share our progress...I'm really proud of us, considering we're total beginners!
This is what we started with:
This is two days work (it rained :))
This is today, peas are up and potatoes too!
Another view
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - May 06 2007 : 7:06:13 PM
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very nice! all looks great.
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - May 07 2007 : 05:32:18 AM
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I'm still waiting for the pictures to fully load over my extremely slow internet connection, but I have to say, I love the way you've planted your peas! They look fantastic! And aren't raised beds wonderful?
- Elizabeth Ann
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. - Thoreau
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - May 07 2007 : 05:34:51 AM
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I'm still waiting for the pictures to fully load over my extremely slow internet connection, but I have to say, I love the way you've planted your peas! They look fantastic! And aren't raised beds wonderful?
- Elizabeth Ann
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. - Thoreau
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com |
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - May 07 2007 : 05:45:53 AM
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Oops...apologies for the double post. This mischievous computer! 
- Elizabeth Ann
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. - Thoreau
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 06:10:13 AM
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Thanks Elizabeth Anne. I really love these willow teepees and fences I purchased from Plow and Hearth--they're very sturdy and look pretty. I lived in England folks used willow for everything. Those little peas just amaze me how they lasso onto something, with very little coaxing.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this garden...and I LOVE raised beds! I've talked about and talked about it and this year we both said, "enough chat" let's get it done. Even if I only get one pea pod, it will be worth it, I think. Such a joy to be out there!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 07 2007 : 6:13:01 PM
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What a great idea for the peas! I love it! I wish I had thought of that! Great Job!
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 12:34:45 PM
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Looks beautiful!How wise to take pictures of before and after. I seem to think of that during the harvest! Still in the greenhouse stage here, although the volunteers are showing up :)
Sharon
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 1:06:12 PM
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How sweet..! What i cute little Garden patch..
I can just see Peter Rabbit hopping in there now!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 1:53:01 PM
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So pretty! Love the beautiful Iris patch, too!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
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Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 9:11:20 PM
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Very nice!  I cant wait to have a garden!! Happy gardening to all!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 10:02:17 PM
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Jonni,
luv the purple iris' growing in the background too!(pic#3)
Happiness is spending thyme in a garden!!!!LOL!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 05:46:42 AM
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Thanks so much, girls. One reason I wanted to post our "progress" is because I received so much encouragement and great input that I wanted to show my version of your ideas!
I've also planted (where it's wet :)) some carrots (short and sweet), some zinnias for color and green beans--which reminds me that I need to put up my fence this evening.
p.s. Thos irises came from an old farm in Winchester, Kentucky. My good friends gran passed and they sold the place, but they took her favorite "flags". Right now, as those are fading, the siberian irises are blooming, so it's been a nice succession of color around here.
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2007 : 09:30:53 AM
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jonni-your little garden looks wonderful. I love the little woven tee-pees that you made for your peas. All thos little houses in your neighborhood are so adorable. I made a large teepee for pole beans that my 8yr old son can play in. A friend of min had done that in her garden and they're so fun. Looks beautiful!
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
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