a new hobby..

this summer we made our first attempt at gardening.

we (timmy actually) built a grow box for our starting year. next year we'll add another one or two. we used a lasagna method (think layers) and it has taken off!

we have loved it! it has been such a blast watching the plants grow, picking fresh veggies and knowing where they came from, what chemicals were used(none in this case) etc..

we will most definitely be making this a yearly tradition.

there is something so satisfying/fulfilling with gardening.

after we planted green beans, basil, a few variety of peppers, tomatoes and onions, elk or deer found us and ate a lot of our plants. what they didn't eat they trampled. you can see their hoof prints all over this picture.
so we replanted and tied fishing line with caution tape around the perimeter, we heard the fluttering keeps them away. it must! we haven't had any more problems with them..a few weeks later..

and last week..

last week again!

it has turned into a jungle! the tomatoes have taken over! the boys love to go check it with us and usually eat 1/2 the green beans and tomatoes we pick while picking.

amazing how a little seed with the help of soil, water and sun has the ability to grow into a plant and produce fruit. this world and the wonders of it are no accident. we have been blessed by a Heavenly Father who loves us and has provided for our needs. we have much to be grateful for!