Picture Happy (or Crazy)

So today I collected all the pictures I had taken of my garden with my phone and downloaded them to my computer. Oh my I took a lot!

257 to be exact. 

Yea, might have gotten a little picture happy. 

Or picture crazy!

It was fun to look back and see what it looked like only a few short months ago...

Compared with today....

  I LOVE my Zinnias! 

So far, it feels like all I have harvested is zucchini.....

.....lots and lots of zucchini....

I do have some hope for future crops though.

A few green bell peppers are making their appearance. 

My oddly shaped tomatoes are starting to turn color

(any ideas why they are this shape?)

 I have a jalapeno coming in. 

Corn!  

And watermelon!

My ever-faithful gnome is still sitting watch, even while the giant squash plant slowly creeps up on him.

I was overjoyed today to see I was not the only one enjoying my garden

Flower Surprises

I have struggled with growing flowers this year. I have planted hollyhocks, alyssum, johnny jumpups, bachelor buttons, and a mix of wild flowers, and not a single one even seeded.

However, I also planted zinnias, and some bulbs (I forget what they are). These are doing fabulous and I am enjoying the colors.

This one thrilled me to death to find! A multi-color! 

The bulbs:

Aren't they pretty? 

DIY Fabric-Strap Flip-Flops

Do you like the bargain of cheap flip flops, but hate the plastic straps on them? I know I do! They hurt my toes and will often leave blisters. That's why I got excited when I saw this project on Pinterest. See how much cuter the fabric one is?

This project was super easy. No sewing. Done in about 15 minutes. All you need are:

• 1 pair of cheap flip flops
• 1 rectangular piece of fabric (I used a fat-quarter I had)
• Scissors

Cut off the plastic straps

Cut the fabric lengthwise in a wide strip (I did about 3 inches wide, just eye-balled it). I used 3 strips, 2 for the straps, then cut the 3rd in half for the toe part.

Starting with the shorter piece, fold the fabric in half  width-wise so you do not see the underside of the fabric. Fold in half lengthwise and push through the first hole in the flip flop. (I used the tip of the scissors to push the fabric through). You should end with a loop on top. 

Pull the long piece of fabric through the loop. 

Push the ends through the back two holes on the flip flop

Tie a knot on the back of each hole. I tied one of the back ones first, then slipped it on my foot and made sure the toe strap was at the correct height. The last knot I did while wearing the flip flop, to make sure it was tight enough. 

Cut off the excess fabric at each knot and pull tight on the top side to push the knots flush against the bottom.

Enjoy!

Garden Treasure Hunting

I am in love.....with my garden! I feel like a little kid every time I walk through that gate. Its like a treasure hunt every time!

I found these beautiful gems shining at me on Sunday

I found this jackpot.....

buried under this ever growing "Monster"

As well as a few smaller jackpots

I spotted this dark beauty from a distant, and practically skipped the last few feet to my plot! 

What will be waiting for me to discover today?

I leave for a week and....

Picture Log: Nature Walks