Picking a Pumpkin

Yesterday was the last farmer's market of the season in Ankeny.  There weren't very many vendors there, but the ones that were there had some beautiful pumpkins to choose from.

New Toy

Winnie loves her new toys, and it takes about four minutes before she starts tearing them apart.

Canned Deliciousness

This summer I have made lots of dill pickles, salsa and canned tomatoes.  I will be enjoying them for months to come.

Garden's Bounty

I have really enjoyed my garden this year, even though it was a lot of plants crammed into a very small space.  The squash pretty much took over everything.

The result was some very delicious tomatoes and acorn squash.

Crowded Garden

I planted way too many plants in a small garden plot.  When you are planting those seeds or starter plants,  it is very difficult to visualize how big the plants will get.  Now the squash is taking over and the watermelon is trying to make a break for it.  Nevertheless, there are baby tomatoes, squash and watermelons.  I wonder what I will end up with.

Next year I'm going to double the space for my garden.  I am really enjoying having a garden again.  It's so exciting to discover the new vegetables peaking out from among the foliage.

Zucchini Abundance

Originally uploaded by BarbaraLN

I checked the garden Friday and these were little. It rained during the night and the zucchini went nuts. These grew literally over night, and there are more on the way.

Simple Joys

Originally uploaded by BarbaraLN

Winnie and I pass this little plaque on our neighborhood walks.