The Pergola

   

Jeff finally got all the cedar needed to make our pergola. The cedar posts have been backordered since May. We really thought this project would be done by the 4th of July and here we are just getting started a week after. 

In the meantime, the garden is starting to flourish. I just wish the cherry tomatoes would start turning red. I know it will take a while for the regular tomatoes but the cherry tomatoes usually turn red sooner. I can't wait. 

The carrots are looking good and so are the peppers. This is definitely my favorite time of year. 

Today the pergola is just about complete. Here are photos from yesterday. The lattice on the top was the last thing to add and Jeff finished it in 90-degree weather. I think he deserves a cool break after all his hard work. 

Now that the pergola is almost done I'm sure it won't be long before we are sitting under it on nice summer days. 

In the meantime, I think I have to make some pickles. Every day I am picking these: