The bean tee-pee makes a great hiding place. I think this is the nicest looking one we've ever grown. And of course, there's all those the scrumptious green beans that magically appear, seemingly overnight.
But what I really love, are the herbs!
The colors and textures are at their peak right now.
I tried to weave the subtle shades of the garden into a crazy quilt. This has been a long work in progress--but it's almost to the "finish line". Will share more pictures soon.
I love all the silvery-greens in the garden. That toast and vege dish looks soooo good! Super yum.
Posted by: Toni | September 18, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Wow... just a lovely, soothing, beautiful post. I feel good. Thanks for sharing your garden, the harvest and the quilted garden too.
Posted by: Natalie | September 18, 2007 at 08:50 AM
What a wonderful garden and the lovely bounty you're harvesting. The quilt is such a grand celebration of your garden. You probably already saw it already but in case you didn't, Mrs. Staggs posted some lovely canning projects on her A Happy Miscellany blog.
Posted by: Junie Moon | September 18, 2007 at 09:02 AM
the quilt is looking gorgeous, looking forward to seeing the whole thing when its finished : )
Posted by: lucykatecrafts | September 18, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Your bean teepee is such a great idea! I grew my beans in a pot and it just kept blowing over...I might just have to try the teepee next year.
Love the crazy patch..very sweet.
Posted by: Jane Weston | September 18, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful photos! I'm hungry now!
Fall is such a great time, isn't it?
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | September 18, 2007 at 09:41 AM
The sammy plate looks sooooo yummy! Nice crusty bread, tomatoes, cheese. Is there anything better? I think not!
If you ever make it over to Astoria, we have the best little restaurant here called the Urban Cafe (T Paul's Urban Cafe to be exact). Something we order every time we go (about twice a month) is their Tapas Duo - grilled crusty bread (with olive oil) with a layer of fresh tomatoes and basil, with two little dishes for topping... one with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and roasted pine nuts, and the other one is feta, sun-dried tomatoes and a few other secret ingredients I'm not privy to. Very hard to share... I want it all for myself. You must try it if you ever go!!!
Your photos and harvest are magical.
Posted by: happy zombie | September 18, 2007 at 09:43 AM
*Can* you freeze cucumbers? I never thought to do that... I guess I always assumed they'd just go all soft and mushy in the centers when they were thawed. Hmmm. I'll have to look into that!
Posted by: Michelle | September 18, 2007 at 09:58 AM
So inspireing. Love the photos and the projects.
Posted by: Pam | September 18, 2007 at 10:26 AM
have yall had fried zuchini yet? Dip in ranch dip and my family can't get enough.
Posted by: Rosemary | September 18, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Yum! What a delicious post~
Posted by: Kathleen | September 18, 2007 at 10:32 AM
gorgeous garden photos and the cutest lil birdie embroidery on patchwork! so, so sweet and perfect for the season! xoC
Posted by: charlotte | September 18, 2007 at 11:02 AM
What beautiful colors in your garden. Lovely quilt, too! Can't wait to see the whole thing.
Posted by: Lisa {milkshake} | September 18, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Beautiful post...love all the harvest colors...and the little quilt peek!
Just saw the new banner. Sweet!
Posted by: Dawn | September 18, 2007 at 01:30 PM
very inspiring indeed! i just love everything i see over here!
Posted by: candy | September 18, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Have you read the book about a green bean tree? It's a short children's book (2nd grade). I love that you make one every year. You have inspired me for next year!
Posted by: Vicki | September 18, 2007 at 03:56 PM
We also have been having beans at least every third night. LOVE THEM! Your garden is beautiful, mine weedy but still kickin!
Posted by: michelle | September 18, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Lots of colour! The quilt looks great too ...
Posted by: Mae | September 18, 2007 at 04:33 PM
I'm packing the car right now and I'm driving the boys and I down there to live with you.
You can't stop me.
You have been warned.
Posted by: brit | September 18, 2007 at 04:39 PM
What a wonderful looking lunch! My sister makes wonderful meals like that from her garden too. She's a vegetarian, and is always looking for good recipes. She sometimes marinates her zuchinni before grilling it. I always enjoy it served that way.
Your beautiful garden is rewarding you with an abundant harvest. All that hard work was worth it!
The colors in both the "Bright Lights" chard and your quilt are perfectly lovely!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | September 18, 2007 at 04:54 PM
You've outdone yourself with garden photos! My favorite is the chard--gorgeous color and texture.
Posted by: Diane | September 18, 2007 at 05:16 PM
Sigh. Your posts always make me so happy and contented. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Nancy | September 18, 2007 at 07:01 PM
What wonderful photos - the colors
are just amazing. A very peaceful
post :-)!
Posted by: Cheryl | September 18, 2007 at 07:47 PM
I love your garden
i live in the city and wish i could taste your green beans.
Posted by: joy | September 18, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Love the crazy quilt your working on. Very cute. And all the veggies look wonderful.
Posted by: sharon | September 18, 2007 at 08:16 PM
What a beautiful garden and great produce! I think you did capture the garden in your quilt!
Posted by: Di | September 18, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Beautiful fotos, i love very mutch, you have a wonderful garden, it is the inspiration for your work...
Good work, and sorry my english i am a portuguese woman.
Terec
Posted by: tereclopes | September 19, 2007 at 03:36 AM
oooooooooooo! What wonderful goodies from your garden! And...I love the quilt!
Posted by: Claudia | September 19, 2007 at 11:33 PM
your garden is so amazing. Wow. That food your prepared, looks so lovely, and yummy. Almost to pretty to eat.
Have you ever tried chocolate zucchini cake? I just posted the recipe on my blog. It is too good to be a somewhat healthy cake!
Posted by: katie | September 20, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Nature is so generous. It is such a great pleasure collecting and serving your own veggies! Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Irene | September 20, 2007 at 09:48 AM
What a gorgeous garden!
Posted by: tammyCA | September 21, 2007 at 12:15 AM
That is one of the best bean teepees I think I've seen - your garden photos are always just magical.
Posted by: tinker | September 21, 2007 at 10:56 PM