Tuesday, June 11

And the Garden Rewards Us

I think it's likely that there will come a time when I look back on this season of my life and chuckle at how much I was into my tiny garden.  Either that, or I will remember this excited feeling with sentiment as I look at a much larger version of what I have now.  The thing with pet projects-- those projects you start as babies and nurture and obsess over-- is that they become so dear to your heart.  Looking back on this tiny garden season of my life, I will also remember Poe sneaking drinks from her watering can, the way her wild hair was always half falling out of her itty bitty bun, and the way Hope would cautiously put a berry into her mouth and pucker her lips when it wasn't quite as ripe as she was hoping for.  It's a little silly the love I have for this hobby... and it's also something really special.


38 comments:

  1. JessicaJune 11, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love how many special little memories are related to your tiny garden. Also, look at those green peppers!! Woah!

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  2. Valentina DuracinskyJune 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    awww this is so cool! i want a garden! :)

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog

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  3. MartinaJune 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Such fab looking peppers - I'm still waiting for some to appear on my plants. Good job!

    Also I totally agree with the excitement over a little garden, I've got it too :)

    Martina
    http://snapshotsandwhatnots.typepad.com

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  4. juni // hej juniJune 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    this looks amazing katie! and poe is so darling. wish I could start a mini garden project in my tiny nyc apartment too... so envious!

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  5. Ladies in NavyJune 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    fun! looks like the garden is flourishing!
    kw ladies in navy

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  6. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I started a tiny potted plant garden on my apartment patio and I have been referring to myself as a gardener. It has turned into such a hobby! I love it! We haven't gotten anything out of it but I am super excited for when we do
    congrats
    Leah Faye
    e plus l

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  7. lisa fineJune 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Love it. There is nothing like gardening with children, and watching little ones put all kinds of things in their mouths. :)

    My fiance and I are looking to move to NYC this summer, but when we have kids we can't wait to have a garden to grow with them.

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  8. Sarah @ Tulle and TrinketsJune 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    We cut and ate the lettuce from our garden last night. It's such a rewarding feeling! Now I'm waiting for our tomatoes to turn red :)

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  9. Emily BJune 11, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Everything looks great! I'm still waiting on our plants to start giving up their goods, but there's truly no feeling like seeing the (literal) fruits of your labor.

    Emily

    P.S. Poe is too darn cute drinking out of the watering can :)

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  10. RebeccaJune 11, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    She is just the most adorable little thing! I'm pregnant with my first and so excited xxx

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  11. LisaJune 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Oh goodness just so cute and special! Especially because you can do it as a family!

    xo Lisa
    Making Life's Lemons

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  12. Krista MenezesJune 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Awwwe, so special. I started a garden of my own this season and feel the same way... so exciting!

    -Krista

    Notjustinnovels.blogspot.com

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  13. nuggets and natureJune 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    It is such a rewarding experience to plant something and watch it thrive, especially when you get to eat some tasty treats afterward! Good job on the garden.

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  14. The Suzie Lou BlogJune 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Some of my favorite memories as a child were from being in the garden with my dad. Thank you for sharing your precious memories with us. Such a treasure and a blessing.

    -Laura
    suzieloublog.wordpress.com

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  15. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Your little garden (and your little girls!) is so beautiful. I'd love to have a garden like that of my own someday, and grow things, but the last two years has proven to me that I can't cultivate an easy-care house plant without killing it, so I'm not quite sure how well my garden would grow!

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  16. AlisonJune 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Poe liking her watering can is so darling!!

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  17. jessJune 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    it is sooo special! last year we lived on a ranch and had a HUGE garden we shared with two other people...this year we live in a house with a tiny back yard and a tiny garden we started from scratch (including making the raised bed) and i have to say, this one means so much more...i love it! happy gardening!

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  18. Loreli woodsJune 11, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Oh, is it Blackberries? How cute :) I have to start growing on the balcony.

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    1. skunkboyJune 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Yes! Our blackberries are starting to come in. I'm so excited!

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  19. KelseyJune 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Aww, I love what you wrote on this post. Straight from the heart. It makes me so excited to have little ones one day and create amazing memories like this. So sweet!

    <3 Kelsey
    Be Like The Fox

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  20. JadeJune 11, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Oh my, that photo of your daughter licking her watering can - I literally laughed out loud! What sweet, beautiful daughters you have. Your garden looks so great!

    Jade - maeandrae.blogspot.com

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  21. LARY @InspirationNookJune 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Love this Katie, I'm telling you, you're making me wish I had space for a little garden. Maybe I can make one fit in our tiny balcony! :)

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  22. Hanna LeiJune 11, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    This is so cute. Love the post :) -Hanna Lei

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  23. ohsorosieJune 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Gorgeous photos. Such a rewarding hobby. We picked our first strawberries tonight here in England :) Rosie x

    www.everywordhandwritten.blogspot.co.uk

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  24. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Hahaha. Poe licking the watering can is PRICELESS. xo

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  25. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    You have peppers ALREADY? good for you. (I'm obsessed too)

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  26. Sailor JulyJune 11, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Gardening is one of the best hobbies there is, and ever was. Nothing silly about that! Enjoying the magick of getting your hands dirty, tasting the freshness of well, fresh veg and fruits and knowing you're feeding yourself and your family healthy, and the hard work that goes into raising a little garden. It's a magickal thing!

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  27. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Growing your own things is so rewarding - and kids absolutely love it!
    AHKA VINTAGE BLOG
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  28. Christen SchmitzJune 11, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Oh cute! Fresh vegetables from the garden are always delicious...so much better than the store...

    Christen
    feathers and ash

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  29. JaneJune 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    labor of love! they look amazing!

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  30. jodi inkenbrandtJune 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I love this post so much. I can relate to that feeling of loving a seemingly silly or small hobby so much :) It is really special though, isn't it? I love reading your blog.

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  31. Jade Sheldon-BurnsedJune 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    It is not silly at all. It is lovely and amazing and we should all be so fortunate to find a simple pleasure that brings such joy :)

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  32. Vintage Love & PhotographsJune 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I would totally wear Poe's shoes.

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  33. LauraJune 12, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    I think this is a wonderful thing to share with your children, what lovely memories they will have! I would like to have my own vegetable patch one day. The garden of the house i am about to move into is a little bit too small.

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  34. Savage SeedsJune 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Well done! My little one and I love to garden together. Awesome way to establish a relationship with the Earth, nutrition & nature.

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  35. MeganJune 14, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Peppers are my favorite!

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  36. Shio WalineJune 21, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Looking at your garden pics really gets me excited about ours too!! I cannot wait til we start getting fruit! We've been able to pick some radishes, but those aren't as fun as strawberries, melons, & cucumbers! Love all your pics!!!

    xo,
    Shio

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