Happy June!

Hooray, it's June!  I don't have any particular fondness for June generally, but this time, it's a fresh start.  And what a beautiful day for a fresh start it is! I have lots of pictures for this post; even though it's only 11:30 in the morning, I've been a busy bee.

I have a few knitting projects planned for this month, and because I finished my May ones with time to spare, I got a jump start on my June projects.  I'm about 75% done with a sweater vest for myself, and nearly halfway done with a sock.  I would also like to make a shawl, and maybe get started on some Christmas knitting (yes, it's time to start thinking about that!).

Hermione's Everyday Socks in SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in China Doll

I also baked a pie this morning.  Believe it or not, this is my first pie of 2011!  I made a cherry pie as a good bye treat for two very dear coworkers, Jen and Brian, who are both leaving for bigger and better things.  I used a different crust than I normally do, and while I think it's going to taste good, it was very crumbly to work with.  I think after this I'll stick with the crust I usually use.

Rosemary, Cilantro, and Thyme

This past weekend I helped set up a garden of tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and eggplant at my parents' house.  This morning I worked a bit on my own garden.  My balcony is pretty decently sized, so there's plenty of room for containers.  I have two window boxes of herbs, two pots with bush beans, one pot with peas, one pot with a pepper plant, a cedar planter with greens, and of course, a pot with cat grass.

Oregano and Basil

Carrots, Spinach, Arugula, Green Ice Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce

Orange Bell Pepper

Tom Thumb Peas

 

 

 

I have another window box that I need a hanger for, but I would like to put sage, mint, and lavender in that one.  I also want some hanging baskets of flowers, and then I'll have a little garden paradise right outside my door!