the polaroid above makes me happy for two reasons.  the first:  it is one of the first shots i have taken with my new spectra {well, it is not new - but it is new to me}.  it was a gift from a wonderful photography friend and i have to say that i am in love.  it is a bit of a learning process as i am used to manual focus on the SX-70 and the 680, but the rich colors are so wonderful.  second:  this photograph details how our little garden is thriving.  we started so late in the season - i was afraid it might have been too late.  because of this we only planted a few things this year as we were not sure how they would do.  we also chose to start with a container garden this year due to the lead content in the soil near the house {old homes=old paint chips}.  happily our tomatoes and huge pot of herbs are doing so well - our cherry tomatoes just began to pop in our little side garden {to the left of the grill} and we are crossing our fingers that our cucumbers and green peppers will be so lucky.  we also started a large container of strawberries that look to be a year or so on - so cross your fingers there; the pumpkins and potatoes go in this weekend!  the happy, quiet moments i share in the garden with my daughter every morning, weeding and watering, only reaffirm the process as i read this book every night - a must if you are looking to change your life through your plate.  outside the garden we are startiong to make all of our own breads again - more on that soon!

hope to return tomorrow with some link love...

xoox~jla

p.s. and for a mid-week pick-me-up, i made these this morning - recipe is here.

Comments

[tracy]

hi jen,
thanks for your lovely comment!
tracy

ps: i still have a couple bags left!

[Anna]

Jen, I've been so busy this week, but had some time to check your blog and am so glad I did! I LOVE your little garden...sounds wonderful. And, yes, Spectra is SO, so great! I want to do the tomatoes in pots thing next year. I'll have to get some tips from you! I love the aesthetic of them, too. :-)

[jen]

oooh - i will email you soon tracy! ;)

anna - i owe you a call friend - tomorrow morning? xoox

[Katie]

Just wanted to say I really love your photography and now your blog as well!
I wish I had stocked up on Spectra film before they started phasing it all out - my Spectra (and all my other Polaroids) are sitting lonely on a shelf.
Also, your container garden looks/sounds lovely. It's so nice to be able to grow your own produce!

[ashley crim]

just lovely!! my sister was just visiting and we were missing having my mom's fresh tomatoes from her garden...I never even thought of planting them in barrels. I will have to do this next year!! when is the best time to plant them...and any special tips?

so glad home is feeling like home again!

[Amanda]

I am just figuring my Spectra out too Jen. They are very different from the SLRs.
I want to know how Lindsay and moxiee Annie get the shots they do!

[Rhiannon]

A happy picture is always a good thing !I am cherishing every single shot with my sx70 these days. Haven't heard of that book either so will have a look out for it...looks interesting.