u/BugLate2506

Relaxing in the backyard yesterday and this little friend landed on me💚

So, I planted some elephant garlic cloves from an organic produce place as an experiment.. and forgot if I did it last year or the year before. Basically neglected them until I absolutely had to dig them up lest I forget..

I'll definitely up my fertilizer game next time but pretty pleased with the results. The corm, round and largest cloves will be prepped for fall to try again. 💚

Planning an elopement and quiet woodland photoshoot with my fiancee in the next year or so.

I wanted a dress that matched my naturalistic vibe and definitely found the one. 💚

My fiancee and I are planning to Elope and have a photoshoot at one of our favorite hiking spots following.

Pictured is my dress (which is not zipped all the way because apparently I can't reach by myself, but it does fit wonderfully on top!)

My fiancee is fine with wearing whatever colors I'd like, I'd just like everything to be semi cohesive without being over the top in a natural setting. He's not picky at all! Shirt color/texture advice for him/ties/suit pants color recommendations that would fit with my dress are strongly encouraged. 💚

My fiancee and I are going to Elope within the next year at the courthouse, and have a photoshoot in one of our favorite hiking spots after.

We're both very DIY and whimsical so finding the right dress for me has been a struggle.

(Also, the dress does fit great; I just couldn't finish zipping it up myself so ignore any gaps in the bust please).

I just need some hype so I don't feel like an enchanted tablecloth.

Hiding out in the hydrangeas this morning. 💚🐸

I've been hunting an off-white/ivory pearl strand necklace for my upcoming elopement.. and today I purchased this continuous, hand tied, (no clasp closure) pearl necklace loop. It's 2 yards of pearls!

There's a local to me bead store that carries tons of beautiful pearls and other semi precious beads. I know they have a surplus, and the owners are always very kind to me so I don't know if I got an absolute deal or if it's pretty standard for the quality. I paid 40$.

They feel real to the tooth, and I trust the bead store owner in their legitimacy. But is 40$ a good price, or standard? Regardless I love it and will absolutely be wearing it, but it's my first pearl anything so I'm not sure what exactly would determine price.

I have two candy cane pepper plants with fruit.

One is in a 2.5 gallon pot, the other is recently transplanted into a 4 gallon pot.

Now, we've been having a lovely summer so far with lots of sun and 75-90⁰f days. My garden was LOVING it.

However, earlier this week we started getting some unseasonably cold weather in my zone. Lots of rain, small hail yesterday and now daytime temps of 70 max and night lows in the mid-high 50s. Lots of clouds and wind.

I do have an unheated garage I can move them to, but I don't know if that would do more harm than good sitting in the stale, damp and dark area.

I moved them to the edge of the house to protect from wind, but should I be moving them at night or leaving them outdoors?

Some minor paint touch ups and a clear coat and he will be ready to hang out in the strawberry patch.

I told myself three weeks ago if he was still there next time I saw him, he'd be mine. 💚

Hanging out on my blueberry bush (netted against birds).

Had my first home grown strawberry of the season today and it's a wonderful feeling. My strawberries and peppers are absolutely booming this year.

Currently growing for the second year, and not pictured yet: raspberries, zucchini, squash, zinnias, elephant garlic, dill, basil

Also my first year growing: blueberries, mini pumpkins, candy cane peppers, tomatoes.

So excited to see what the season brings.

My front garden hostas are loving it this year. 🌞💚

She adds a different variety here and there each year and these ones around her pool deck are just the coolest. 🌿

Tons of berries coming through this year. I don't have a ton of space, but everything is very happy and so am I.💕

Music at Macs tonight!

$5 at the door

Doors at 8pm

Come jam! 🎶

2 new (vintage), Arnels pottery toads are going to be helping look out for my little goblin garden this year.

"Chip" (3-4pics) is undergoing some DIY restoration with me before he's fit for the elements. 💚🐸

Finally found a jumbo Arnels toad (frog) for my garden after a multi-year hunt (green with blue spots).

Immediately after, I was able to score a great deal on a damaged one. So "Chip" (3-4th photos) will get some diy epoxy, paint and seal before joining his friend.

I've been looking for ages for the right Arnels toad for my garden.. bought one, and a day later found another heavily discounted with damage.

The jumbo green and blue toad is already on display in my garden.. and his friend "Chip" is going to undergo some diy restoration before joining his friend.

A quick DIY for my garden friend on the super hot days.. he approved. 🐸