Streptocarpus

I bought the most interesting flower at a local nursery last week. It is called streptocarpus and is just gorgeous! He leaves are velvety like an African violet, and the stem that the flower grows from is brown and woody looking. It has almost doubled in size in just a week since I put them in hanging planters. I love finding new, beautiful, easy to take care of flowers. I can't wait until the planter is full and overflowing.

Back in the saddle again :)

Well, I'm back, for now at least. I've decided that I'm going to take the less is more approach, regarding blog posts.  Just a few pics and a simple explanation and maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to keep up :). Since we are fully into gardening season, I figured it start with a short tour of the Green garden. 

Sweet peas are blooming.

Green beans have sprouted. 

Tomato plants are a whopping 10 inches tall! 

Okra is coming up like crazy! We LOVE okra!

Squash, cucumbers and zucchini are all growing, as well as the rocks. I think they grow better than anything else! 

Cabbage is gorgeous! 

The corn is coming up nicely. We should have a bumper crop if it does well. 

And my zinnias and celosia are growing strong! 

I just love watching the garden grow, and love even more when we can enjoy the bounty of our harvest! Looking forward to doing lots of canning this year.