Friday, October 23, 2009

Harvesting

I love watching moments like this - father and son in the garden, harvesting potatoes, sharing knowledge, showing quiet enthusiasm.


If you look closely, you can see the potatoes on the sleeper. We had them with our roast and it they were lovely. I don't think there is anything quite as nice as a home grown product.
This is one of my favourite views in the garden. Where I am standing is where the washing line is so when I am hanging out washing, this is what I see. The green shadecloth is covering the sandpit and I have to admit, it looks much nicer without the shadecloth on but I couldn't be bothered hauling it off just for the photo. But, as you can imagine, it's a lovely spot to sit and watch the kids playing, under the shade of two big old almond trees.

This was David's last father's day present from Louis. We are in the habit of getting him a new garden ornament each birthday/christmas/or occasion. He has quite an eclectic mix of garden art, dotted around the place - it's quite fun trying to spot things in the garden.

Spring has sprung here in Adelaide and we are enjoying the most beautiful spring weather - and I'm delighting in how fresh everything looks - but I already miss the rain!

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10 comments:

Chookyblue...... said...

must have a go at growing potatoes.........

Leanne said...

Oh yes..rain please!!
Your garden is looking lovely Levin! There really is nothing quite as creamy as your own homegrown spuds!
Now is that your poor scarecrow almost drowned in nasturtiums up there? ;) x

Mary Welsh Hubbard said...

That is a beautiful garden.

dineke said...

Hi Levin garden is looking great Im really going to have to learn how to put photos on my blog they make it look great Love Dineke

Anonymous said...

WOW.... your garden is so rocking good. wonderful post.

Els said...

Hee Levin. Thegarden looks great. The potatoes wre no dout wonderfull. Wish I could sharer some with you. Love Els

Els said...

Don,t know what has happend to my comment but it seems to have lost a few letter here and there. Had a bit of trouble with the passwords. Hope this one works better.

corry said...

What a beautiful garden. I love seeing all that fresh green in your pictures. We are full into fall colors over here. I think its so neat to grow your own vegetables. Groeten, Corry

Jenny said...

I agree about the fresh produce thing-nothing quite like it. Your garden sure looks like a lovely place to be

Jodie said...

Your pics are gorgeous!!! I love your vegie plot..

Take Care
Jodie :)