This garden just went crazy behind my back these last few weeks. It always does that in July. I figured we had the weeds about 80% under control. And then? July happened.
So I figured we'd better get started taste-testing these odd carrots. They're purple. I guess I told the kids these ones were going to be purple, because they were neither impressed nor surprised. With all the drama we usually have going on around here, I was honestly a bit disappointed.
We picked a few carrots. Carefully. In two bundles as to not get the two varieties mixed up.
'Cause we have to be responsible with this one, you know.
No drama to write home about.
For once.
(Yesterday was a different story... Emergency Room. Stitches. Lots of wailing and snot.)
Oh, and the girl found a very pretty squash. That was after she ate a basil leaf half the size of her head. Now do you think she'd eat a leaf of basil if I handed it to her in the house? No way. These kids always smell very, ummm... culinary(?) after a trip to the garden. One favors the cilantro, and the other two go after the basil, but it has to be foraged completely on their own.
Scratch and sniff: Basil
I'm realizing now these pictures make it look like our garden is on the moon (or Texas?), or mulched with rock, or something. This is actually up on our driveway next to the house. The driveway has weeds too. It keeps the chickens busy. Everything around here has a purpose, people.
Even the squash.
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Purple carrots. Who knew? I guess I would be much more surprised that your kiddos. That last shot is so perfect. Siblings.
or Texas? bahahahahaha, YES! i can say that with certainty. in other news, your photos are beautiful. look how big baby girl is!! and i totally flopped on growing carrots, but those purple ones are pretty amazing.
Love the photos of your garden goodness! Purple carrots - AWESOME!!!
So, how did the purple carrots taste?
And stitches? No likey.
And the last shot made me laugh. Squash with purpose. ;)
Purple carrots are my favorites. I think they are so much sweeter. Our NDSU trials are not nearly so developed as yours :( Who got the stitches? Sad! You do have a very nice WE staff if nothing has changed in the past three years, though...
WE, that is. Silly tablet.
E.R. Darn thing...
OH my goodness! Look at those gorgeous veges!
I'm out and about in the blogiverse doing some catching up. And boy... do I have a lot of catching up to do!
I just love seeing all the pics of your kiddles. They're getting so big. Growing just as fast or faster than your garden.
:)
Haha - love this! We grew some dark red carrots this year - first time for carrots in my garden. Much fun!
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