Happy Zucchini Day!

Zucchini garden marker by ThreeSistersHarvest

Did you know that today was a holiday? Maybe not a get-off-work holiday but special nonetheless. August 8 is "Leave Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor's Porch Day." My yard is small and my thumb is black so I won't be a leaver but hopefully I'll be a leavee. If so, I'll make some of these, my favorite enchiladas ever. Zucchini Enchiladas 6 corn tortillas 1 cup oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup zucchini, grated coarsely 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce Heat the oil and fry the tortillas for just a few seconds, until soft. Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels. Pour about 1/3 of the can of enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of an 8x8 square baking pan. Lay out a tortilla and put some cheese, onion, and zucchini down the center. Roll it up and place seam side down in the pan. Repeat with the other tortillas, then pour the rest of the sauce over the top and make sure all the tortillas get some sauce on them so they don't dry out. Sprinkle with more cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, until hot and the cheese is melted. If this year's Zucchini Day just snuck up on you and you'd like to plan better next year, here's some garden inspiration from our talented CCCOE team:

Garden Tool Apron by HeartC Rose Garden Candles by ForestCandleStudio Girl with Floral Dress and Butterflies art print by ChristaHoward Garden Gnome Stitch Markers by DesignsbyTami Bewitched Garden Necklace by SoraDesigns Tiny Tiny Terrarium by TortoiseLovesDonkey Dangling Seed Earrings by Gioelli Child's Flower Garden Fleece Hoodie by TheEnchantedSquare Repurposed Bird Feeder by TransientTreasures

Post by gardening-challenged Janet of CustomSepia

In the Garden

April showers brought May flowers and now gardens are full of June blooms. Here are some fanciful finds for you and your garden. Already forget what you planted? Here are some great reminders from Pretty Paris.

Don't forget your four legged furry friends! Let them chew on this handmade eggplant dog toy from Wags and Wiggles.

Need a little music to help you relax? This adorable Dolphin Wind Chime from Copper Unique should do the trick.

No garden is complete without a bird feeder. Check out this one from Lean Dog Pottery.

After a long day gardening you are bound to be covered with dirt. Try Pacific Paradise Soap Amazing Gardener's Soap with Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Super Fine Pumice and Clay.

No time or space to garden? No worries, this print from Jane Elizabeths is all you need.

Don't forget to brag about your garden and gardening skills with all your friends. Send them these adorable note cards from Sophie n Me.