Wow..I just have to start by saying thank you to all the amazing people that commented on my last post. I did not anticipate the responses I received. I was blown away by the support and love I felt from reading the comments. I love the blog world. Here’s to new adventures! Along with maintaining a positive vibe in my world, I have been loving the inspirational quotes on Pinterest lately.
These are just a few that have made the cut to be on my wallpaper for a few days. Nothing like a bicycle analogy to keep life rolling. Speaking of rolling..balls roll..and I harvested the ball like beets from my wine box garden. These were the last to be harvested. Terrible transition I just made, but I’m going to run with it.
Baby beets. This was what my parents called me when I was a small drooling child. Beeters, beets, and on taco night–beaners. I have no idea where I get my odd quirks from. My favorite harvested beet was the largest of the bunch.
They may be small, but I am still proud of these bite sized beets. I must admit, pulling these final veggies out of the final wine box was a bit sad. With the final harvest comes the complete reflection of the garden. It was a complete success, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first time. One last reflection…
- Swiss chard came first. This was eaten for months until finally the deep green faded from the leaves, and the stalks grew tall and frail.
- The onions were the next to be harvested, however the first harvest was simply to “thin” out the wine box to make room for some of the onions to grow larger. These were harvested over the course of a few months, and finally at the final harvest I had three giant onions that lasted for days!
- Next up were my carrots. These took their time to grow and were harvested twice. Once to thin them out, and one final harvest to finish off the box. I may have bragged about that carrot the size of my hand.
- Lastly, are the beets seen here in this post. Smaller than I hoped for, but bigger than the seeds they started as.
I can’t wait to start another mini garden. Right now I am trying to grow jalapenos with Manfriend. We actually planted these a few months ago, and they are moving pretty slow. Stay tuned for the progress on this. Speaking of Manfriend (better transition than the last?) he bought me the coolest pumpkin. Knowing that I love fall, pumpkins, and all things Halloween (check out what he got me last year.)
It reminds me of Cinderella, or Jack and the Beanstalk, or a pumpkin with a funky stem. I love it. YAY FALL!
Q(s):
- Did you garden this year?
- Favorite inspirational quote of the week?
- Any funky pumpkin sightings?
Your small garden was a huge success, I’d say! And actually, I think small beets are better than the big honkin’ ones
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That’s so awesome you had a garden! I don’t have one, but we’ve had tomatoes in the past lol
Aww I’ll be sorry to see the wee little garden take a break for the season– it sure was a success!!! Haha and I love that your parents called you beets
I too am so excited for fall and pumpkin everything!! Maybe that can be your next venture– grow the world’s largest pumpkin!
Love this post. I would love to be able to grow a garden (especially like yours) but sadly I kill everything I look at let alone try and grow.
I would love to have my own garden!! It must be so rewarding growing your own veggies!
Im so jealous of your wine box planters. I am moving soonish and found a lot area where you can “rent” out a garden plot, I think its free actually, and my goal is to talk my manfriend into helping, we’ll see if he cooperates.
Aww, I have loved watching you harvest from your garden!
We grew onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries in our garden this summer! Plus my little herb garden in the front with oregano, basil and rosemary! Mmm… love it! 
I wish I had a garden! such a cool pumpkin
I wish I had a garden. Unfortunately, I’m garden-less. I’m waiting for the pumpkins to start appearing in my neighborhood. I have a feeling that this week will be the revealing week.
Your garden is looking gorgeous my friend
And you deserve all the support you receive and more
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I want a garden! Apartment living has its downsides sometimes
Your funky pumpkin seriously made me squeak with happiness – love stuff like that! And that’s so awesome that you were able to have a little garden this summer. I’m a plant killer so I tend to stay away from all things green that need care, but I have to say that I’d love to be able to dig in and enjoy something that I grew myself… must be such an amazing feeling!
I wish I had a yard to garden in. It would probably save me so much money, but until then, I will just have to continue eating from my moms garden
I love the fall too. I will be decorating this wknd. If i come across any cool pumpkins I’ll be sure to share!
Small beets are best…. sweetie sweetie joy
Funky Pumpkin Sighting – in my pantry! WOO WOO! LMFAO.
Ohhhh you are inspiring me to start my own mini garden! And that pumpkin is gorgeous!
Beets! Love em
You really make me want to start a mini garden next spring – such a good idea.. except I am pretty sure my thumb is NOT green, at all. Manfriend is the best, so thoughtful – and I heart the gift he got you last year!! Hope you’re sipping from it throughout this Fall season!!
Love the baby beats – we’ve just pulled ours up from our allotment! Cute little guys : )
Love that punkin! …And awesome job with the garden. I ditched mine to go across the country, but I heard that the pumpkin yield was last counted at 22
i wish i could have grown a garden at my apartment. when i lived at home my mom and i would plant an earthbox with tomatoes, peppers, and various types of lettuce. I’ve been meaning to buy some beets to try….i keep seeing people roasting them and they look so good!
Wow, I love those beets!! I am impressed!
I want to grow a garden so bad. I am just afraid cause I don’t have anything close to a green thumb.
Brittany! I am so excited I just started plans this week for my boulevard garden…I’ll be sharing but it might be next spring before I get it up – I am so thrilled to hear about your garden!
PS – I’ve got to say I’ve been behind in my blog reading this week but I totally bought the Mumford and Sons CD….LOVING it! Thank you!! XX
well aint that just the cutest pumpkin?
Those beets are so impressive…you really did well with the gardening this summer! And that pumpkin is so funky- I don’t think I’d slice in it…it’s too fun to not keep around!