All Pumpkins Have Sprouted

After replanting seeds, the Big Moon pumpkin has finally sprouted. Now all of the pumpkins have sprouted. The other pumpkins that have previously sprouted are now growing and getting bigger due to the almost daily rains in South Dakota.

Grandma is also trying diffent ways to keep squash bugs and borers away from the pumpkins. A couple of pumpkins have been covered with a netting to protect the plants from bugs. The rest of the pumpkins will be covered this week once the covers are delivered.

Other Garden Happenings

Blue(y) Flowers

Grandma loves blue flowers in the garden. There are now quite a few blue flowers blooming in the garden including Delphinium, Bachelor Buttons, Salvia, Sea Holly and Veronica.

Delphinium

Bachelor Buttons

Salvia

Sea Holly

Veronica

Gnome Sweet Gnome

Grandma is a huge gnome fan. One part of the garden is decorated with gnome statues and decorations. On the deck, there are three gnome gardens. These mintature gardens are full of tiny plants, gnome figurines, small buildings and decor. Besides gnome decorations in the garden and on the deck, Grandma has gnome earrings, shirts, dish towels, plates, and Christmas ornaments.