Tag Archives: organic gardening

Picture a Day #229 – Corn Farmer

Posted on August 26, 2012 by joanienaz

This summer I grew corn for the first time in my mini garden. Hooray! I was impatient, though, and picked one a little too early. This weekend, my husband Sam and I had the first two ears of mature corn, prepared on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #228 – Catching Up

Posted on August 25, 2012 by joanienaz

It has been a week since my last garden update, and I am preparing to transport my more portable garden plants from my weekend home to my weekday home (where my husband’s new job is). I have fallen behind…10 posts … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #222 – Faded Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch flowers fade. The process is fascinating, and produces so many lovely and unique shades. The nasturtiums that I planted this year have almost finished blooming, and the heat of last week blanched the red ones into … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #221- Garden Update

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on what’s growing – a couple of awesome squashes, and RED ripe tomatoes! We drove home for the weekend yesterday, and were greeted by rosy red tomatoes. Can’t wait to taste them. This zucchini was on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #219 – Oh Me Oh My

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Apologies to my loyal blog patrons! I have skipped five days in my post-a-day marathon. Maybe I can make it up by double-posting next week? I have a very good excuse. My husband Sam and I are in the midst … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #216 – Ears of Corn

Posted on August 3, 2012 by joanienaz

Before we left the house and garden to take a trip, I took pictures of the corn. This is the first year that I have tried to grow corn, and I am anticipating a small but ample crop. I am anxious to get … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #211 – Watercolored Sunflowers!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on the sunflowers in my organic vegetable garden, which I have chosen to paint in watercolors. I began by drawing them en plein air, and put some color on them in front of the garden as well. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #208 – A Hummingbird in the Corn

Posted on July 26, 2012 by joanienaz

I was taking a photo of the corn in my mini garden, and look what appeared! I caught this hummingbird on the fly with my wide-angle lens.

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Picture a Day #204 – Nuts About Nasturtiums

Posted on July 22, 2012 by joanienaz

This spring I planted nasturtiums in my yard for the first time. My mom had nasturtiums all over her yard, and I always admired them. So I planted seeds in every garden bed. Things got off to a slow start, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #203 – Garden Update

Posted on July 21, 2012 by joanienaz

My organic vegetable garden is full of flowers – and pollinators! The bees are buzzing and the squash, tomatoes, green beans, corn, and lettuce are growing like crazy. Can’t wait until the tomatoes ripen! These beans are about ready. And the squash … Continue reading →