Sparkly, Glittery, Garden

Yes, our garden is now sparkling...are you surprised I found a way to make our garden sparkly, probably not :)

It's not just decorative though, the primary function of the sparkly mylar ribbons is to keep the birds from eating our berries and little tomatoes.  We have seen big blue birds and sparrows swooping around the garden and making off with our fruit and we are not happy about it.  Where are the cute little humming birds, those are welcome in our garden any time!

Are you ready for a game of  "I Spy"?  Check out the photo's and see if you can see the vegetables that are starting to show themselves...

It's so exciting, we now have yellow beans, zucchini, yellow squash, and the tomatoes are starting to turn to their "ripe" colors!

We got the garden fertilized today, using E.B. Stone Organics it came highly recommended and seems to have done the trick as we mixed it into the soil with our initial planting.

Tomato & Vegetable Food 4-5-3 E. B. Stone Tomato & Vegetable Food is formulated from quality natural organic ingredients for use throughout the vegetable garden as well as with soft fruits like strawberries. It will contribute to even plant growth without producing excessive foliage at the expense of fruit. The additional phosphorous helps to ensure the production of high quality fruits and vegetables. The calcium in our Tomato & Vegetable fertilizer aids in preventing disorders like blossom end rot and helps to correct acidic soil conditions. For superior produce, use our Flower & Vegetable Planting Mix with native soil when preparing your beds.

I also have to give props to the "Atlas" garden glove, I LOVE these, they are so fabulous, the fit is snug and the Nitrile on the palm allows you to pick up anything small or large, and our hands don't get hot and sweaty in them.  I don't think I will ever again be without this glove.

Atlas 370 Tough Nitrile Gloves
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Atlas 370 Tough Nitrile Gloves Durable Nitrite Coating, resists punctures and abrasions, outperforms leather. No seams, fits like a second skin. Wears like iron; extremely durable.  The flexible nitrile coating is tougher than rubber, protecting palms and fingertips from the rigors of every day work. Seamless lightweight black nylon knit liner increases comfort while it repels dirt and stains. Ideal for jobs requiring maximum dexterity and freedom of hand movement without the fatigue associated with heavier, bulkier gloves. Machine washable.