{ After }  ~ Go Zucchinis!...Summer Squash, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Banana Peppers, Green Beans, Cucumber, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbages... — { After } ~ Go Zucchinis!...Summer Squash, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Banana Peppers, Green Beans, Cucumber, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbages...

I kind of have a habit of popping up shop. A glutton for INSTANT GRATIFICATION.
Earlier the same day, the above looked like: this scene { the before }.

I couldn't wait. I bought a little of everything from a local shop that would be a staple.
Not pictured are also batches of herbs, parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary and other greens, Arugala, lettuces... our garden was now becoming a reality!

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In addition to the back garden, we also addressed the back porch which was a drabby open area. Using bamboo rollup blinds and hanging plants (5' long), we enclosed it for greater privacy outside and to warm up the space for breakfast on the porch and al fresco dinners.

From the inside... we like to open the kitchen windows wide open make it feel like it extends out towards the porch.

And now with a proper garden...a proper work space was in order. A similar potting bench was put together the same day I planted all the new veggies. Again...instant gratification! BONUS: It also doubles as a serving/side table for the porch.

For more ideas on creating privacy, we've been getting ideas from: Landscaping for Privacy, by Marty Wingate

Next up for (part 3) - we'll take a closer look at the varieties of flowers planted and those planted just for the purpose of helping out the veggie garden!

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