LIFE AT THE COTTAGE

Friday, August 12, 2011

Playing in the Nursery


BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN A VINTAGE DOLL CRADLE
Currently, my days are pretty evenly divided between sorting through my
numerous collections...and working in
my vegetable garden.

When you garden organically, it's a very time consuming process. 

Even one day missed, can give the bad guys—those noisome weeds
 and pests—the upper hand.

BABY CORN AND CORN HOLDERS
It's almost like having a nursery full of infants to attend to!  But...
truth be known, I enjoy taking care of my
 garden babies.

JUNIOR BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN A VINTAGE PIE TIN
I nuture and care for them, and they provide me with a larder full of
 wholesome, healthly goodness.

INFANT WATERMELON ON A VINTAGE BUTTER PAT
If you've ever gardened, you probably understand the joys of gathering your
fruits and veggies fresh daily.

BABY WATERMELON IN A COFFEE CUP
Not only does fresh, vine- or tree-ripened produce taste far superior to
anything purchased in a grocery store... 

BABY CANTALOUPE ON A VINTAGE DESSERT PLATE
but it's just plain fun to grow and harvest food for yourself.

BABY CANTALOUPE UNDER A MINI CLOCHE
I like knowing that my food is being produced in the healthiest
manner possible...

BABY BELL PEPPER HANGIN' OUT WITH A VINTAGE TEA INFUSER
and that I'm not only providing my family with something that taste good,
but is also good for them.


So...
 the days spent out in the hot sun—digging in the dirt, weeding, and eliminating
 bad bugs—are a small price to pay for all the benefits that are reaped...

especially...
when I also get to have sooo much fun
playing in the nursery!   ; )


Joining LaurieAnna's Farmhouse Friday, Tootsie's Flaunt Your Flowers Friday,
Eileen's Seasonal Sundays, and Tammy's Anything Goes.

22 comments:

  1. Charming photos, Liz...you are blessed to have space to garden. Our yard in so Ca is much too small and we do not get enough direct sun because of the placement of our lot and the other 2 story houses nearby! SOmeday, though~

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  2. What a cute post, and I love your nursery filled with all sorts of goodness and lush growth. I can see why you love to play out there!

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  3. Love all the little dishes & baby-bed you've placed in your garden! I love working in my garden too! To see the little veggies as they grow and then getting to pick them whether for canning of for eating right then, it is always a joy and a pleasure. It truly is rewarding.

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  4. Yup doing it your self is fun and gratifying thats for sure we did when I was on the farm growing up ! Have a wonderful day !

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  5. Hi Liz,

    Everything looks like it is thriving under your care. So lush and green! Love all the vintage treasures!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  6. Your post is so wonderful! You feel in your garden the way I am in my store. I love playing in my store, I never call it 'work'. Thank you for posting our Everything Annie Sloan giveaway button on your sidebar. I hope all your friends and followers come on over to see what it's all about. It's only the most amazing paint in the world!!! Thanks again, I'm now your newest follower!!

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  7. What a great post. I love the way that you paired all of the baby vegetables with other items...cleaver you. Everything looks so healthy and robust.

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  8. loving the crib in the garden! xxoo, tracie

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  9. I love what you have in your garden, and what you do too. That crib as a support for your climber...cool!Am a follower.
    Rosie

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  10. That is a new one for even me. Having baby furniture for your baby veggies. Whatever works.

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  11. I love gardening organically. But this year was just too darn hot. I did get green beans and some tomatoes. Everything else has said "forget it"!!! Love butternut squash and all your gorgeous produce. Well done!

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  12. What a charming garden! I so enjoyed this post. I know too well the work involved in organic gardening and trying to keep both weeds and pests at bay. I love the whimsical additions of the vintage cradle and corn holders. So cute and clever!

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  13. Oh, what fun! It is really interesting & delightful. Have to rethink next years garden.


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  14. What a beautiful garden. There's nothing like the taste of home grown tomatoes. My dad planted a garden every year, and we would have so many different kinds of vegetables to eat. Your post brought back some memories and a smile to my face.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  15. I love this post Liz. All your little accessories hanging out with the garden delights is so clever. Nothing tastes like home grown!!

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  16. Gorgeous vegetable garden! All that work look like it really pays off!

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  17. Love the nursery take on your garden. So creative.

    Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Everything looks so good! And your pictures are so professional. I love growing things--we're limited to tomatoes this year, but I have plans...

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  19. I just love your garden photos. Those plants do take a LOT of hard work and attention!

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  20. Beautiful garden!!! How did you keep the bugs off without chemicals??? I've been fighting them all summer!!! Thanks for the help!!!

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  21. love the cradle in the garden... I just sold one. yikes!!

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