I began planting seeds in March, when the weather finally pulled out of the balmy winter London experienced. In April, we planted in earnest in our little container garden which we christened The Octopus’ Garden. The progress is incredible!
My goals in life grow simpler and simpler as I grow older. I used to have lofty goals, and still do (giving a TED talk will be harder without a PhD, but maybe better if it’s experience-based instead). Material goals do not include a mortgage, a brand new car, or a smartphone.
I want a yellow teapot, and a spinning washing line. And a garden. I have one of those goals now.
Zucchini
Russ picking the giant weeds
Dreadnaught beans
Look how huge the tomatoes have gotten!
Ready to bloom
Onions, garlic, potatoes, and seedlings
Bee home
Our ‘fire pit,’ a repurposed grill
Corn
Tomatoes will come from here
We already had our first harvest, but soon we hope to have tomatoes and zucchini, along with beans and onions.
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