I like the beds a lot! Is that square foot gardening or just sectioned off like that? What a clean, tidy look (compared to my own garden, that meanders down the yard sectioned off by rocks, containers, some in the ground…). Is your Dad for rent?
I’m in awe. I’m so envious. We have a very modest garden compared to your dad’s. My hubby loves to experiment on growing new plants. We have a few boxes that we try to rotate every year. We tried Thai bird chiles this year. They are so deadly spicy.
Your dad is Mr. McGregor! And I will be Peter Rabbit…looks awesome.
3:56 pm Jul 8th, 2009
Jumper
From age 9 through 22, I helped on a farm three miles east of our home. Every gate had a “CLOSE GATE” sign painted or wired to it. Your dad’s sign brought a smile with the thought that this was a fellow who knew about the four-legged critters that can mow a garden overnight. The beds remind me of the beds we used on that farm, too. They’d first been put in during the late 1930s and were constantly turned over with compost. We had walkways and thou shalt never ever walk in the plant beds! We pulled carrots out of those beds as long as my forearm. My hat’s off to your dad. Yeah, I’m envious, too.
I love these. Reminds me so much of my great-grandparents garden from my childhood. Thanks!!
4:53 pm Jul 8th, 2009
Jan
What lovely photos — I certainly am envious of all of the beautiful, home grown produce — since my “yard” is 3 window boxes and several container gardens growing on a dock next to my sailboat!!
Kathy and Jeff werent kidding when they said they had a HUGE garden. Wow! Thats great! Growing your own food…u know what has gone into it..and less grocery shopping!:)
This is everyone’s dream garden!!! Okay, so what are those flowery seedy ball thingys? Are they garlic? They kinda look like dandelions, but I’m guessing NOT.
Please tell your dad he’s got fans around the world now.
8:47 pm Jul 22nd, 2009
David
Love the artistic rendering of your Dad in the “Please Close Gate” picture! Although it looks like he may be due for a haircut..:)
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Holy Smokes! That looks awesome!
11:33 am Jul 8th, 2009Great job Jeff! You can tell he gives this garden lots of TLC!
Holy cow, that is AMAZING! I bet he gets lots of great vegis from this garden…I wish I had enough land to do that. Beautiful!
11:36 am Jul 8th, 2009That sign is so funny. Is there a problem with people NOT closing the gate? Or is the sign so Jeff himself doesn’t forget to close the gate?
12:09 pm Jul 8th, 2009That would be a grand garden to look out on!
12:10 pm Jul 8th, 2009b e a u t i f u l !
12:50 pm Jul 8th, 2009I like the beds a lot! Is that square foot gardening or just sectioned off like that? What a clean, tidy look (compared to my own garden, that meanders down the yard sectioned off by rocks, containers, some in the ground…). Is your Dad for rent?
1:17 pm Jul 8th, 2009This looks amazing. I would love for your Dad to come help me with my garden!
1:26 pm Jul 8th, 2009I’m in awe. I’m so envious. We have a very modest garden compared to your dad’s. My hubby loves to experiment on growing new plants. We have a few boxes that we try to rotate every year. We tried Thai bird chiles this year. They are so deadly spicy.
2:02 pm Jul 8th, 2009Your dad is Mr. McGregor! And I will be Peter Rabbit…looks awesome.
3:56 pm Jul 8th, 2009From age 9 through 22, I helped on a farm three miles east of our home. Every gate had a “CLOSE GATE” sign painted or wired to it. Your dad’s sign brought a smile with the thought that this was a fellow who knew about the four-legged critters that can mow a garden overnight. The beds remind me of the beds we used on that farm, too. They’d first been put in during the late 1930s and were constantly turned over with compost. We had walkways and thou shalt never ever walk in the plant beds! We pulled carrots out of those beds as long as my forearm. My hat’s off to your dad. Yeah, I’m envious, too.
4:00 pm Jul 8th, 2009How lovely! Your Dad must be so proud of having a garden like this.
4:11 pm Jul 8th, 2009I love these. Reminds me so much of my great-grandparents garden from my childhood. Thanks!!
4:53 pm Jul 8th, 2009What lovely photos — I certainly am envious of all of the beautiful, home grown produce — since my “yard” is 3 window boxes and several container gardens growing on a dock next to my sailboat!!
5:07 pm Jul 8th, 2009Just found your entries..I love these photos!
6:00 pm Jul 8th, 2009Such a peaceful garden. I’m envious and in awe. Kudos to your father. I’ll bet he loves walking and inspecting his beds. He has a very green thumb!
6:08 pm Jul 8th, 2009What I would do for a private, and gorgeous garden like this one. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
7:14 pm Jul 9th, 2009I’m SO jealous of gardens that size. One day!
8:24 am Jul 10th, 2009This place is glorious, thank you for sharing!
1:36 pm Jul 10th, 2009Wow! that’s a serious garden! Beautiful! Job well done!
1:41 am Jul 11th, 2009I am NOT wordless. I am jealous and inspired. Beautiful job. Your dad is amazing!
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12:04 pm Jul 12th, 2009I am so envious! What an amazing garden!
1:50 pm Jul 12th, 2009That is infinitely more impressive than my garden! I especially love the close the gate sign – very cute
4:40 pm Jul 12th, 2009Wow… so green and awesome! : )
5:03 pm Jul 14th, 2009Lovely garden!
7:42 am Jul 15th, 2009Kathy and Jeff werent kidding when they said they had a HUGE garden. Wow! Thats great! Growing your own food…u know what has gone into it..and less grocery shopping!:)
9:39 am Jul 15th, 2009This is everyone’s dream garden!!! Okay, so what are those flowery seedy ball thingys? Are they garlic? They kinda look like dandelions, but I’m guessing NOT.
Please tell your dad he’s got fans around the world now.
8:47 pm Jul 22nd, 2009Love the artistic rendering of your Dad in the “Please Close Gate” picture! Although it looks like he may be due for a haircut..:)
10:59 pm Aug 1st, 2009