The garden leaves an enduring impression of serenity, dignity and cheerful repose. As soon as you set foot in it, you breath a purer air.

~Harold Steton

We have been fortunate to have had such a hot and sunny week here in central Alberta. This is just what our gardens need to grow and catch up a bit after our cool, rainy summer. I was going to start harvesting and tidying up the garden for the winter this week but am glad that I waited, at least until this hot spell is finished.

Today, I thought I would take you on a little tour and show you what is happening in the garden today…

Sunflowers, in full and vibrant bloom…

Sweet peas growing up the fence…

Cheerful little Johnny Jump Ups…

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (climbing up the greenhouse)…

Mint…
Flowering onion…

Hops…
French lavender and chilies…

Tomatoes…

Zebra tomatoes…

Artichoke…

Pumpkin…

Summer squash and spaghetti squash…

I hope that your gardens are flourishing as well, wherever you may be!