In hiding

 
This summer has been a little heavy on the obligations and appointments, so when I haven't been in the car (68 percent of my time), in a waiting room or lobby of some sort (37 percent), filling out paperwork (42 percent) or changing and washing sheets in anticipation of overnight guests (29 percent), I hide in the garden.

(I know. My numbers add up to 176 percent. That's why I'm hiding.)

 
I'm very glad I didn't sell this enamelware pot because it is just the right size for a meal's worth of vegetables.

 
It's not nearly big enough for the cucumber crop, however.

I haven't been to any sales lately. Well, one. The woman organizing the sale was pretty clear that it was small, but it was right in my neighborhood, so I dropped in.

 
I bought this wheelbarrow for practically nothing. I love garden things, and I love red, and I love handmade wood things, so I love everything about this wheelbarrow. I've parked it, for photographic purposes, in the butternut squash patch. I've never grown butternut squash before. So far, so good.

 
Turns out the wheelbarrow is just the right size for all those cucumbers.

I wanted to get the vegetables picked because Thursday's going to be a rainy, blustery day. I think it will be a good day to make pickles. There's not much better than a satisfying project on a rainy day.

 
And there's nothing better than zinnias in a Mason jar.

Comments

[Musings from Kim K.]

You red wheel barrow is delightful and perfect for holding produce. Gorgeous pics. We worked so hard on our garden (I actually posted about it tonight) and the deer and rabbits really did a number on it. I think I need to fill a mason jar with flowers. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Tina]

You are so right about the zinnias! Unless perhaps it is a meal made with fresh summer veggies!

I'm jealous of your pickle making. I did several batches of refrigerator pickles that turned out really well, but nothing for later. :(

Your percentages don't add up to 100%? I know exactly what you mean!

[laurie magpie ethel]

Proof of the garden hiding! Love the wheelbarrow and is perfect for the cucumbers (one veggie I would never grow as I can't STAND them...altho I do like pickles). Happy to see a post from you.

[Retromamaramblings.blogspot.com]

I look at your photos and think "wow...there are places that are green this time of year." We are baking in Texas and have for the entire summer. Thanks for providing some virtual respite!

[Kathy]

I love your little red wheelbarrow and your harvest looks, well, good enough to EAT!

[Renee]

I have to say that enamelware is on my list as a favorite. Very utilitarian. Even lovelier with vegetables. Just finished off a jar of pickles last night. Zinnia's are gorgeous...enjoy....Renee

[Mitzi Curi]

Ooh, you had a productive garden! I too love zinnias in a Mason jar. They are a flower that will grow even in my garden....

[Sharrieboberry]

Love your zinnias. I also like them in cobalt blue jars, set on the window sill. :)

[Shop Hermes Bags]

Good stuff as per usual, thanks. I do hope this kind of thing gets more exposure.

[mulberry alexa uk]

Don't know what is wrong what is rite but i know that every one has there own point of view and same goes to this one