Spring Flings

We forgot to enjoy annual treats at Rita's last week on the first day of Spring.


Despite many e-mail offers and mailed catologues, our family purchased affordable seed packets at...  Family Dollar (4/$1), Big Lots, Giant Eagle, and Lowe's. 


Already we've planted many seedlings... 

Some of the cooler weather crops were started in our outdoor garden such as lettuce, radishes and beets. Thankfully asparagus, a few melons and mint have returned.

It has been enjoyable with warmer weather to begin using chalk on cement walkways, decking and bricks. Plus blowing bubbles, spin wheels and decorating crafts together are never ending fun!

How have y'all celebrated the beginning of Spring?

Welcome Fall!

Happy Autumn! 

We've already begun decorating for the new season. Thankfully our garden yielded SEVEN pumpkins. Six are used for decorating (and soon to be carved as a jack-o-lantern) and the seventh was baked for pumpkin puree. The puree was used as baby food and delicious additions to baked goods... cookies & breakfast (pancakes, French Toast).

Garden Decor

In what ways are you welcoming Autumn?

Summertime... Fresh Produce

Interested in supporting local growers and feasting upon delicious produce? Check out the markets listed below...

I spy... growing melon!

So Dill-i-cious : )

• Farmers at Phipps sell local & organic products on Wednesdays from June until October. This is the 3rd Annual market at Phipps Conservatory. 
• Citiparks Farmer's Markets occur through out the city on different weekdays, from May until November.
• The East End Food Coop has locally supplied produce and is open daily from 8am - 9pm.
• Though produce is not grown locally, this business in the Strip District promises that they put they are the "freshness profesionals that put the PRO in produce!" Consumer's Produce at the Strip District.
• I wish we could contribute to a local produce stand to sell our extra, 

  

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Check out the interactive map for more markets!

  

Where are our garden's stepping stones?!

What farmers' markets do you suggest?

Summertime... Gardening with Family at Phipps Conservatory

Did you know that Phipps Conservatory sponsors a free class for families? Garden Explorers are invited to visit the Children's Discovery Garden on the 2nd Saturday of Summer Months (June - September). Check online to RSVP and learn more details! 

Have you checked out the Discovery Garden, yet? How does your family enjoy gardening together?