Our First Strawberry

I was very excited to see that our strawberry plants were growing fruit! Here is our first strawberry. For Christmas, Ron bought me an awesome book called A Slice of Organic Life which suggests growing strawberries in hanging baskets. I especially thought this was a great idea because last year our puppy dug up all of the plants and herbs that I planted. So we're giving it a try.

It wasn't what I expected. The strawberry looks ripe, sweet, and juicy. Right? Well, that's what I expected. Instead, it was sour and juicy. The texture was good, the taste wasn't. Ron said it was because of the dirt. Plants are supposed to grow in the ground, not in a pot. Perhaps, but the book said I could do it that way. I'm hoping that the other strawberries will taste better. Here's to wishful thinking!

Spring

I must admit that my favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. I love the cool weather that both seasons bring. I love the green that pops out in the Spring and the beautiful colors of the Fall. I love being able to sit outside on our back porch listening to the birds sing and marveling at His creation and goodness. Below are some pictures that I have taken of our "garden" and other plants we planted last weekend. I was very sad to miss the Herb-Fest in Wake Forest this year, but Ron found a great little nursery and produce store near one of his stores. You'll have to come visit sometime so I can take you!

Our "Garden"

My bulbs are growing even after Ellie tried to dig them up :)!

My pink Peony.

What is left of my other pink Peony after our "little gardener" 

decided she wanted to dig a hole and use the poor plant as a chew toy :(.

Rosemary

We bought two Jasmine plants to creep up the pergola in our backyard. We'll see if it works.