The previous homeowners had created this raised bed garden and, after much work on my part,you can read about it here, I finally have some things planted in it.
Normally, I grow my own tomatoes from seed but with this year I took the easy route and bought three plants. A Better Boy, a Roma and a Beefmaster.
In front of them I have planted cucumber seeds. We are hoping to get enough to can up pickles again this year.
In front of and in between the plants I have some marigold flowers. I am hoping they bring in the bees and help to pollinate once everything gets to that stage. I covered it all with fresh lawn clippings to help retain moisture and to keep the soil warm. The white fence will have to stay up for a bit. Max LOVES to get in there and roll around in the dirt! Silly pup!
My Grandchildren Garden is coming along. I added some garden art for color and interest until the plants start coming up more. The container garden behind it now has a blueberry bush and some petunias.
I also added a couple of the stars you may remember from my beautifying the wooden fence project post from our previous home.
Speaking of container gardens, my herb container garden is also doing very well now that the sun is shining and the temps are in the 80's!
So far, I am pleased with my smaller gardening space. I know my back sure loves it! Stay tuned for more updates as I have been busy planting containers with flowers too!
So far, I am pleased with my smaller gardening space. I know my back sure loves it! Stay tuned for more updates as I have been busy planting containers with flowers too!
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What is that tube in the herb garden for?
ReplyDeleteIt's so you can add water and the soil soaks it up so that you don't over water and don't mess with the tender plants.
DeleteI learned something new! Your garden looks great...I need to start getting my yard in shape!
DeleteOh an herb garden would be such a treat. Yours is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Kathe! What have you got planted in the Grandchildren's garden?
ReplyDeleteYour gardens look great Kathe... I have not been able to get to ours this year and it looks like I may not... At least I have some hydrangeas, roses and azaleas to take up the slack.....Cathy
ReplyDeleteLove your gardens Kathe, I planted a Hydrangea and have been babying it...so far so good!
ReplyDeleteLove how your garden is looking! You know I'm a huge fan of the Grandchild garden and of course herbs are wonderful to grow. Hope you tomatoes come in soon!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
We only got a few tomatoes this year, and then it got too hot--ugh. Your garden area looks beautiful, and I love the space for your grandchildren--too sweet! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I like the idea of your grandchildren garden. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to grow bell peppers from seed, a difficult task as I've been told. I can't really have tomatoes here, because there are too many squirrels around. My neighbours tried last year but I don't know how successful they were. Your herb garden looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteTotally jealous of your garden Kathe! I have a black thumb and tend to kill everything I plant. I'll be living my garden dreams through you, ok?
ReplyDeleteLots of work, but worth it!
ReplyDeleteLooking good Kathe! You know if you miss a larger garden I can give you directions to a much larger garden with a list of things that need to be done! LOL What herbs did you plant?
ReplyDeleteLooks fun and lovely. I need to start gardening.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute space! You've done a great job. A friend of mine does a sensory garden for her kids. It's a great idea. :-)
ReplyDeleteKelly
www.alovelylifeindeed.com
I love using the fence as a place to decorate!
ReplyDeleteKathe, your garden looks so much better than mine! We've planted twice already (once killed by late freeze, once mowed by deer). We returned home last week and again our garden is chomped down to nubs. I believe it's time for an electric fence!
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along very nicely. Love the blue stars :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
looks great! I love the little white fence and the grandchildren area - I need to add one for mine!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, Kathe! I hope you post the full growth later in the season and share it with us. I'm excited to see how you harvest your crops. I adore your layout too. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
ReplyDelete~ Robin
Pinned and stumbled! Grow baby, grow!
ReplyDeleteOh I envy your tummy all those wonderful tomatoes and fresh sauce!
ReplyDeleteWell, I think you can make your garden more gorgeous but for this you have to do some work. And if couldn't that then you can hire gardeners gold coast this place is one of the most famous gardeners service provider in Australia. But their servicing price is very reasonable. Not only they will cut your garden lawns but also they can rebuild or design your garden more gorgeously.
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