A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have a rock star garden this summer. Keep them coming!
Here is what Nanette had to say about her garden-
My husband Bob and I live in Central Florida – DeBary and started gardening about three years ago. Well, it’s become our favorite past time. A freezer was purchased last fall and is constantly replenished with our harvest. With three growing seasons a year, we’re always, cooking, freezing or preserving!
Bob has discovered that he’s a bit talented when it comes to woodworking, too.
Last summer’s project was our greenhouse/shed. This spring he added more raised beds and a pole bean pergola and now he’s adding my outdoor sink and potting table! Needless to say, I think he’s great! {So do I!} I love your blog and always look forward to your new ideas and recipes
Our greenhouse/shed built from heat treated 2 x 4 wood that was being tossed where I work….of course, like your chicken coop project, we had to buy add’l finishing wood, but the “garbage wood” and the “trash” windows from our neighbor were the backbones (literally) and the inspiration.
We have been considering chickens (hens only!) for next year and your swing set chicken coop has my husband planning!
All I can say is OH MY WORD… Bob you are a freakin’ wood working rock star! Nanette, I cannot believe you two have only been at this for 3 years. You both must have the greenest thumbs on the planet!
Awesome Possum.
~Mavis
Melinda’s Garden Photos from Portland, Oregon
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suzanne says
Wow, beautiful garden Nannette. Thanks for sharing with us.
Nanette says
Thank you fellow gardeners! I am truly amazed at how passionate we have become with our garden. Both my husband and I have full time jobs and coming home to walk thru our garden is such a stress reliever! We encourage as many people as we can to also become gardeners.
Robin says
Wow such a gorgeous garden. Your husband is very talented. You should be very proud of yourselves and your garden!
Jacqueline says
Nanette— where are you in Central Florida? My husband and I live in St Petersburg; Such funny growing seasons here. I would love to hear more about your experience here.
Jacqueline
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Susan says
That is a work of art! Absolutely breathtaking!!! LOVE it.
Mavis says
So do I! I think it’s is absolutely beautiful.
Karen B says
Simply beautiful garden! Makes me miss Floria, all that green. We are in the Southwest now and talk about a change in scenery. Do share your secret as to the voluntary involvement of the DH, we have a talented woodworker in the house as well but the motivation is lacking. Maybe the 90 plus temps and 50 mph winds are a deterrent? Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Nanette says
Karen,
I find that if I plant little “seeds” of project ideas, buy tools that will help the little seeds grow and water with iced tea , the DH produces beautiful garden projects! Of course, they’re always his ideas if someone asks…..heck, it works for me AND him! I do have to offer to stain and paint his wonderful ideas, but that’s just fine with me!
We tend to save the big projects for the hottest months…..don’t ask, we don’t know the answer!
Claudette says
Soooooooooooo jealous! Gorgeous garden!
Nanette says
Thank you! 🙂
Susie in DeLand says
Nanette, we live in DeLand and have just started raised beds this year. Nothing as ambitious as you! Two years of planting in the ground have convinced us that the soil here, well, isn’t really soil, is it?! We had loads of garden mix soil & mushroom compost brought it. I’d love it if we could meet up sometime, maybe at the Food Truck Bazaar at Gateway Center of the Arts? Thanks for sharing your beautiful (and humbling!) pictures. 🙂