A Few More pics

Far left, icky pond that will be filled in with topsoil and more raised beds created. We decided to scrap the pond idea. It is dangerous with small children and expensive to run and maintain. Also, I can fit sweet potatos, green peas and other fall plantings there while the summer stuff finished up. The middle pic is doggie destruction. We had a neighbor helping us out with the dog while we were out of town. Nora must have gotten into it today. The other pic is my hollyhocks. They were worth the wait (they're biennials).

Thank Heaven for the rain! We got back from visiting the Beaumont area and our garden was graciously watered from above. I am farther along this year so far than I have ever been. I'm entering a new area of gardening, what to do with the plants when they live! The far left picture is of two tomato plants and a zuccini. The middle pic is of my pole beans (only planted about 7 days ago) with their second set of leaves. There are also nasturtiums in this bed and a watermelon. I'm hoping I can finish the gate after finals and put more in. Things are so fresh and clean and I would love nothing more than to do stay the whole afternoon in the garden. Alas, school will take priority for the next two days and then SUMMER BABY!!