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I absolutely love to garden! I enjoy being in nature, and being outside nurturing it is really fulfilling for me. My dad always grew carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and more when we were kids. He and my mom helped me plant gardens when Nikki was young too. My mom and dad's families always grew their own food on farms, especially potatoes...I suppose I have it in my blood!

My goal each year is to try something different. I do not have a large garden but I always have fun using pots, boxes, and garden bags to give me options for growing different things…I took some pictures to share with you all. Let me know what you think!

I love my catmint around my mailbox because it does not need any care during the season and returns every year.

I thought I would try chocolate mint this year—any suggestions on what to use it for?

I have a goji plant from the Roberta's boys. I am hoping to grow it in a pot for using on salads.

My lime tree is an ornamental lime tree. It's three years old and in bloom now…I love it!

My grapes are very sour but only a few years old...not ready for wine, unfortunately!

I separated my pumpkin this year in hopes that it has lots of room to grow—any suggestions on how to keep my squirrel from eating it?

I hope I get to the salad greens before the rabbits, too…

Since I come from a family of potato farmers, I decided to try fingerling potatoes. I already have some sprouts!

I am trying to grow some crooked neck squash…for fall decorating of course!

My favorite front porch plant is a fuchsia because I love the two-tone flowers...every year the birds bless me with a nest in them!

My pots are being protected by a pinwheel since the squirrels are pulling out my flowers!

My tomatoes are heirloom from Roberta's...I planted marigolds and garlic with them to try to keep my groundhog from getting to them before me.

I planted butterfly bushes in memory of my dog, Misty. When she was a puppy, for several years straight she ate the entire plant. It must have been sweet to her!

I have a spot in my front yard that is barren as I removed fallen trees after Superstorm Sandy. Any ideas on what to put in a memorial garden for Misty there?

Misty loved gardening with me and I have to admit that I had a heavy heart without her by my side…

Please share your garden ideas, tips and pictures with me...keep me posted too!

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Happy gardening!

Pat

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