First Zucchini of the Season

Jasmine is not loving the first zucchini of the season. It is almost as big as Jasmine so maybe she thinks that it is an alien coming to get her. Who knows what goes through the mind of a little five pound cat?

SJ and I took a ride down the GSP to Forked River today to check out a quilting shop "Quilting Possibilities". Get off the GSP at Exit 74 make a right onto Lacey Road, then a right onto Route 9 South and it is right after the WAWA on Route 9. So easy to get to. And were we ever surprised at what we found! It was a HUGE shop. When we walked in - we were totally overwhelmed by the amount and selection of fabrics. Not only fabrics but patterns, sewing machines, notions, on and on... The store associates were very helpful and very pleasant. We will certainly be going back to that store. It was a nice ride there and back with my sweetie SJ.

When we came home SJ went in the house and I headed into the garden. It is like a jungle out there. I do mourn the loss of my peas, green beans, and kidney beans. I think I saw some evidence of nibbling on my pumpkin stems - but I can't be sure. But the vines for the zucchini, summer squash, pumpkins and cucumbers are all over the place. I corralled them in with the mesh from the bean trellis, the bean tee pees and actually used some left over chicken wire to make a trellis. It certainly looks a little neater. That's when I found the zucchini. I see several more starting. I also see some small peppers and tomatoes starting. The sunflowers look like they should be blooming soon. I can't wait until they do and I can take some pictures!

Next year I need to get some gravel down on the non garden part of the garden, pathways, etc. I also need to make a better gate and really attend to any spots where little critters can get in. Tomorrow I will head to Lowe's to get some wood to make my scarecrow!