Reap what you sow

I have just harvested my first potatoes and although they only fill ½ a bucket I’m still feeling quite smug. I grow them on the patio in lager polly bags that came as a kit complete with potatoes and full instructions, and watched with amazement as they proceeded to take over a ¼ of the space, I never knew how much green stuff came from the humble potato. I’ve still got 2 more containers to go so I hope there’s plenty more to come. There’s something incredible satisfying growing your own stuff (and eating it) it makes you feel more part of the planet, it certainly make you aware of the seasons and the weather, while giving you free-ish food (which I never turn my nose up at)

Its been 2 weeks since I was made Blog of note, and as yesterdays post shows I have been a bit swamped with all the attention (loving every second of it though), but because of that I have found loads of great blogs to read, at just the time, I’ve no time to read them. So over the next few days I am going to make a big effort to visit all the ones I’ve book marked and give them some quality time, then I will put the best on my blog list to share with you all.

Today the photo is of one of my other “crops” taken in the rain earlier this week.





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Comments

Michaela said…
I would say "swell" but that seems an understatement. C'est parfait!
August 8, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Karma said…
Yay! Pwetty!

Elllllieeee.
August 8, 2008 at 1:21 AM
Heidi A. said…
Amazing! There is such elegance and true beauty in natural creations! Thanks for sharing.
August 8, 2008 at 2:35 AM
Alex said…
HELP ME!
hey im a first time blog user and i need your advice on how to get people to see my blog!
PLEASE!
August 8, 2008 at 2:38 AM
Anonymous said…
I am constantly amazed at how breathtaking nature is. It reinforces my efforts to try to "make a difference" in the world. Thanks!
August 8, 2008 at 2:44 AM
rubberduckiemom said…
Be SMUG!!! You have worked hard! Helping things grow is taxing on the patience...

Such a wonderful photo!
August 8, 2008 at 4:09 AM
Anonymous said…
What a sweet blog idea.
August 8, 2008 at 4:21 AM
Anonymous said…
How fantastic. Nothing can be as rewarding as growing your own food.
August 8, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Stardust said…
Hello, it's not my desire to bother you, but you really have great pictures here... I love them... Keep up the good work!!
August 8, 2008 at 9:03 AM
JAMJARSUPERSTAR said…
You've defiinitely had this song before... Anyway I'd love to grow my own but just have no space or time to do it! The garden's a bit of a mess but hey, I like it all jungly.
Ciao

Scarlet
August 8, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Anonymous said…
FANTASTIC!!!
August 8, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Jane Hards Photography said…
Beuatiful crop. The detail really is enhanced this way. Lokk forward to seeing those blogs of (your) note.

I have a photography link for you, that may be off interest. I'll be back when I've found it.
August 8, 2008 at 10:27 PM
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