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,

Meg's Everything But the Kitchen Sink, Bev's Pink Saturday,

Eileen's Seasonal Sundays, and Tammy's Anything Goes.

Time Travel Thursday #57 & Talented Time Travelers #56

"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories.

Some take us forward, they're called dreams."

~Jeremy Irons~

Welcome to the 57th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to share your fondest memories, grandest dreams,

and most creative projects? Great!

But...

 let's take a peek at some the talent

shared by last week's talented time travelers, first.

You know that reusing old windows for transformation projects is of our favorite

things to do around here.  Well, Beth @ SCHOOL DAZE had a few of

her own creative reuses to share.

Do you like cheese?  I LOVE cheese, and, last week, Jennifer @

The Home Daybrook shared a yummy recipe for cheesy French bread that I'm

 really anxious to try out.

Have you noticed how blogging connects you with people all around the

world—people you would not meet otherwise?

Last week, GidA visited all the way from Germany, to share her

cute memo board.

I'm a BIG salad fan and have one almost every day.  Seeing this gourmet treat,

created by Sharon @ fresh cut, made my mouth water!

Well, that does it for last week's special features.

What's your game this week?   ; )

IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.