Fruits of My Labor

So all this laboring is starting to produce! Look at all these beautifully green strawberries and there are many more. They really seem to love the berry tower, although as self-watering planters go, this one doesn't really hold a lot of water. I still have to water every three days or so to keep them as moist as necessary, but if the berries are happy then I'm happy. It's been a super busy week, so I'm thankful I don't have to wrestle the hose over to my garden every single day anyway.

Today I also checked on Mr. Eggplant. Don't ask me why I consider the eggplant a "mister." In my mind it just seems so. He's big and bushy and kind of slow...mmm. Now, let's not read anything into that. The exciting news is that for the first time I can actually see the eggplant. Take a look! It's really very exciting, considering that I didn't think I was ever going to get anything off of this almost-year-old plant! I guess this is the short Era of the Eggplant in my garden. I'm thinking those little thorns will keep the squirrels away from this little purple gem.

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Oh the beauty of my fruit

I've worked quite long to see

I'd be very sad, it's true

If squirrels did stealeth thee

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Yes, it's easier to rhyme in Olde English :-)