If you’re a frequent visitor to my blog you may remember that this year we dove into vegetable gardening. It’s been a real learning experience. I am constantly amazed at how one little seed can produce so much! I quit counting how many yellow squash we have hauled out of the garden. I have many packages processed and frozen for enjoying this Winter.
We’ve also learned that where there is a will there is a way for pugs to get through my hastily built, make-shift chicken wire fence to dig holes in the garden. Sorry no pictures of that, I wasn’t in the mood to document the destruction. 
Besides there’s not much exciting about holes in the dirt but here’s a pic of one of the furry offenders.
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Yesterday we had a real fence built to keep the diggers out. You can see here the disappointment. 
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This morning we picked our first ripe tomato. Oh, it was TASTY!
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You can see in the background MORE yellow squash waiting to be processed. Did I mention we have a lot of yellow squash!?!
Finally, some fun with macro. After a brief rainstorm this butterfly came to visit. I love macro shooting it enables me to see so much more than is visible with the naked eye.
I’m shooting a wedding this weekend that I am super excited for! Check back next week for a sneak peek. Until then here’s hoping you harvest happiness!
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Love the first image and the images of the butterflies!!! Glad you shared!!
Wow! your butterfly shots are AMAZING Maria! And I wish I could do a garden. We don’t have the space here:( Maybe I’ll look into the community garden. I love tomatoes and squash. Send some to Hawaii:)
The pug is SOOOOO cute!!! My husband loves Pugs but our place is too small for any more pets
I have always wanted to try vegetable gardening so I’m so glad you posted this! The butterfly pics, omg they need to be framed!
When Andy and I (mostly Andy) attempted a garden all we got was tons of yellow squash!
But Momma the damp, cool, soft dirt feels good on their Pug Paws
Wonderful! Love the pug mugshot.
Mmm…cute little garden culprit. Glad your garden is doing so well.
Pam the macro lens I have is a Sigma 105mm, 2.8. You can find it here If you want to get even closer the Kenko extension tubes can be added to the macro lens, they are here. Now how about sharing that casserole recipe? Does it freeze well? I have lots of yellow squash.
YUMMY, guess you will be making some baked squash!!!!!!!
Oh my! Those are just amazing! My son LOVES pugs and was laughing in delight at your furry friends. And me? Well, my mouth is watering over that squash, imagining a good ol’ Southern squash casserole. Yum! The butterfly shots are just over the top; absolutely frameable artwork. You are amazing. I started my own photoblog after being inspired by you and another friend. It’s a WordPress photoblog and very simple.. but I’d love you to take a look when you have a chance. It’s at http://lifebythecreek.wordpress.com . Now… more info on that macro lens, please….