the boulders himself, first lining them up and then moving them where he wanted them. It took a while, but there was no rush,” says Dianne. “It’s really Ernie’s garden he is the
one with ten green thumbs,” laughs Dianne. “He is amazing; he plants the cherry tomatoes and stakes them. They end up growing taller than him.” The vegetable garden is a garden to
Above: Dianne is hard pressed to name a favourite spot in the garden; she loves it all.
Left: The outdoor shower is great, especially for the kids when they come back full of sand from the beach.
rival any. It is meticulously planted with tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, zucchi- ni, garlic, lettuce, beans, and their prize possession − Greek oregano, a family favourite originally brought over from Greece. Seeds are collected in the fall to ensure the next year’s crop. The plants thrive under Ernie’s care and bountiful harvests are collected each year. That is where Dianne comes in. While
she does not do much of the garden- ing, she thoroughly enjoys preserv- ing, canning, freezing and pickling the fruits of their labour. She is very busy in the fall, but admits since she is retired there is no shortage of time to complete the tasks. One of her favourite recipes to make is salsa. “Oh, you can buy it cheap now anywhere, but there is nothing like the taste of homemade,” she says modestly.
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