Monday, May 14, 2012

Mothers Day Weekend...What a Treat!

What a treat to have my Mom in for Mothers Day.  We had so much fun together going to the Blandy Mothers Day plant sale and then on a boat tour of the the C & O Canal at Great Falls.  My Mom and I had no problem finding tons of wonderful plants to grace the grounds or pots at Kent Farm.  I love her green thumb and help in making choices.  Chapin loves to dig in the dirt with Grandma and is very good helper.

On Saturday night the boys decided to camp down at the creek.  This found my Mom and I all alone for an evening.  That was a treat too.  We enjoyed much conversations, an amazing vegetable tart from Locke's Store and a glass of wine on the front porch.  Sleep was restful that evening, but Charles did wake us bright in the morning meowing away.  Sunday a.m. Jon came to pick us up and took us to camp...Where we were giving beautiful card in celebration of Mother's Day. 

Sunday was filled with an adventure out to the C&O Canal in Maryland.  Jon purchased us a tour on the Locke boat, which was very exciting (especially for Chapin!)  We had a nice walk out to the main falls of Great Falls and enjoyed lunch.  On the way home we took Historical Whites Ferry across the Potomac to get back home.  The line was long, but we enjoyed watching all the "goings on" at the boat launch. 
We are so lucky to get to spend this time together and are all very grateful for the
opportunity!

   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Spring Growth

Wisteria
Apple Blossoms
Swiss Chard
Strawberries
Potatoes
Black Raspberries
 
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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Spring Beauty....

Apple Blossoms
Wisteria
Wintered Swiss Chard for eating
New supported raspberries
Cilantro, Garlic, Potatoes, Rosemary, Lettuce...
Closer view
Very happy to start eating our own lettuce...
Fava beans with blossoms...Can't wait to try this
Had our 1st strawberry today!
Butterhead Lettuce...Delicious
So pretty
Finally, our broccoli flower
Wowzers, we are going to have some nice potatoes this year
Pretty...Cottage patio now ready for what every happens to happen!

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