The Kitchen Window

The Kitchen Window
Antique Milk Bottles with Herbs and Flowers

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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Summer Sunday at The Tablescaper



I was so excited (really, like a little kid), when The Tablescaper dropped by my last post for Tablescape Thursday and left a comment and invited me to join her new meme called Summer Sunday.  Now, I know that this is open to everyone but it felt so special having her take the time to say that she hoped I would join her with some pics of the summer flowers here at Frog Hollow Farm. 

Right now we don't have too many flowers blooming, but FHFB does have some pretty petunias placed in two old planters in his garden that belonged to his mother Maria. 

Well, like I said, we don't have too many other flowers to post yet; but for future Summer Sunday posts you can expect pics of sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, cleome, roses, monarda, honeysuckle (I hope), daisies, water lilies from our pond and butterfly bush flowers. 

For today I wanted to post some pictures from FHFB's vegetable garden.  This is an organic garden that seems to get bigger and bigger each year.  It reminds me of summer in so many ways.  First of all, I always know where I will be able to find FHFB during the spring and summer months.  Also, to me there is nothing more wonderful (well, maybe there is, but anyway) I just think the smell of tomatoes growing in the sun is one of the most aromatic and delightful aromas there is.  The heat of the sun just bring scents of herbs, tomato vines, earth, water wafting up into the summer air.

Let's take a tour: 

Green leaf lettuce and kale....



Italian flat beans growing on poles....

Tomato plants....some from seed and some from my dad Andy.

Garlic, planted last November...I think by my extremely talented son, the artist and vegetarian.

This is a view of the cinderella pumpkins through some netting .  They are my favorite pumpkin - I always imagine that they will grow wheels and roll away with four mice as horses just like in the story of Cinderella.
Rows and rows of golden and red raspberries.  These bushes bear fruit in early July and then again in September.  The September berries always seem larger and sweeter. 
Marigolds are patiently waiting their turn.

FHFB is experimenting with lots of borders this year.  Here's a corner of the garden with monarda, lamb's ear and something else that I can't identify, maybe daisies? 

Wonderful mint for salads, mint juleps, Irish Blessings and bunches cut just right to look pretty on the table in little vases. Sometimes bunches of fresh herbs from the garden are the perfect table decorations!

FHFB also has oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, tarragon, chives, thyme and parsley growing in his garden.

Thank you so very much for stopping by and touring our vegetable garden here at Frog Hollow Farm.

Don't forget to stop by Summer Sunday at The Tablescaper!








15 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for your kind words and for coming and joining "Summer Sundays". It's great to have you with us.

    Your garden looks spectacular. I have a lot of flowers growing in my garden, but other than some berries and herbs, nothing edible. It looks you will have quite a bounty this summer and fall. I'm looking forward to seeing your garden grow.

    Hope to see you in future "Summer Sundays"!

    - The Tablescaper

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  2. What gorgeous summer gardens! and i must say, even though you mention that there are not many flowers blooming...the pinks are so pretty to look at....especially in those two matching, gorgeous urns!

    thanks for stopping in to see me..
    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  3. I'd love to start a vegetable garden. Do you use deer fencing? That is my worry - we have so many deer on the property, I'm afraid they'll eat everything I plant! Hopefully I can start something next summer when I plan to be home ALL summer.

    I love those old urns - truly beautiful.

    xo
    Claudia

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  4. What a magnificent garden! I would also love to have a vege garden but our garden is too small. Maybe I can plant something in a pot?

    Happy week and best wishes for a bumper summer crop!
    Natasha.

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  5. Hi Ann Marie,
    Everything looks great! I love your vegetable garden and I am certain you will be cooking up a storm from it. I have been working about 5 hours a day in our gardens trying to get caught up after vacation, we have so many people that we hire to work here when we travel because of all the pets and flowers but there is still so much to do when we come home,( it takes a good week to catch up) I think only the 'owner'' of the garden really truly knows how to care for it properly?! I dead head for hours a day, it is meditative ...thankfully LOL! I haven't been over to the tablescaper in awhile or anywhere much in the blogosphere these days, but I will try to get over and visit her site. I'm putting together my Bermuda post and it is taking forever, oh well one of these days I'll get it done! I hope you are enjoying your summer, it sure sounds like you are :)
    xoxo
    Bunny

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  6. Your garden looks great! I love the vintage planters/urns to! Lovely, lovely!
    The Tablescaper is a sweetheart! She's always got something nice to say.

    Love your blog!

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  7. HI FARM GIRL,
    YOU ARE A TRUE MASTERSON, YOUR POP POP WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU AND FRANK. YOUR GARDN IS REALLY NICE, AND HEALTHY LOOKING. OUR GARDEN ISN'T THAT BIG, BUT IT IS GROWING NICELY. WILL TAKE SOME MORE PICTURES. CONGRATS ON YOUR "SUMMER SUNDAYS." YOU'LL DO WELL. LOVE AUNT RIZ

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  8. I came here via the Tablescaper and just loved your post. Your garden is incredible!!! We have a very small piece of property so the most we have ever grown are some tomato plants and bell peppers. This year I decided to try herbs and have been very successful with chives, basil and sage. I even have some endive lettuce growing. Since gardening is not my forte I shall leave that to people who have green thumbs (and good soil). Have a great summer!

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  9. Hi Ann Marie I will put together a few Bermuda recipes and get them to you by the end of the week ( I forgot to link the recipe , I also bring back Bermuda triangle rum and the Bermuda swizzle mixes but I prefer fresh when ever possible)
    I am going to try and get to one of Aaron and Kurts classes next week if sam will watch Oliver for me!
    Have a great night and again your gardens are just spectacular!
    Xoxo

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  10. FARM GIRL...IS EVERYTHING WORKING OK ON YOUR COMPUTER, I CHANGED BACK THE PICTURE OF THE BEAR, THERE WERE TWO, SO I TOOK ONE OFF, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK YOU SAID, SO I PUT IT BACK
    LOVE, AUNT RIZ

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  11. What a wonderful garden you have. I have never even attempted a vege garden and the only thing that I am able to grow of that nature is garlic (and I plant that to keep the bunnies away from my flowers)(O:(O:.

    Thanks for stopping by the other day with such z great comment.

    Hugs,

    Jo

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  12. Looking forward to having you join us on the 20th for Summer Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  13. I love your vegetable garden! It is filled with inspiration :)
    I look forward to your next post...what a lovely blog you have!

    Jeanne :)

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  14. What a lovely blog. I too am new and inspired by some of the bloggers. I really enjoy your fresh spontaneous posts.
    Shel

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