Happy Bloggiversary!

A glimpse of the past year at Maple Grove

You know what I just realized?  It has been over a year since I started the Maple Grove blog. I really haven't paid much attention to time or numbers. I'm not a contender blogger.  I just blog for the sheer joy of taking pictures and telling stories about living simply at Maple Grove. I have been inspired by the ideas of so many people over the years, and I just want to give a witness to the blessings God has given me and hopefully inspire some others along the way.

Lush and Green Kitchen Garden

How Does My Garden Grow? - Part 6
Lush and Green Kitchen Garden

So this is my first garden that I started planning last fall, and I think it's safe to say that I'm a gardener now for sure! So how does my garden grow?  It has been about two months since I planted, and the growth has simply amazed me! The composted raised beds have certainly carried their weight in contributing to a lush and green garden. The organic composted materials have provided the essential nutrients needed for plants to grow large, strong, and healthy. (The power of composted chicken manure!!) I had said when I first started this adventure, that I would "show and tell" no matter how my garden turned out.  I am so excited (and relieved) to show you the results. No embarrassing apologies here. I must say that the square foot and vertical gardening seems to be working out really well!