In the ground we have, beans, peas, green beans, onions, banana peppers, red bell peppers, pumpkin, tomatoes, salad greens, carrots, yellow squash, potatoes, zucchini, cucumber, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, potatoes, garlic and lavender. I’ve also got herbs planted inside and on my front porch (rosemary, oregano, cilantro and a bunch more).
So have I bitten off more than I can chew for my first year? Maybe. I’m an all or nothin’ kinda gal.
Things I have learned so far:
It’s easier than I thought it would be to get things planted and growing. But it’s hard to keep out the critters.
It’s cheaper than I thought it would be to get started.
It’s so much fun! I’m having a blast, and it’s so exciting when you see a plant pop out of the ground that was only a seed a short while ago.
So how are you all doing? What are some things that you you have learned so far, or some tips you have?
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Wow, Crystal! Your garden looks great! I haven’t even started yet, it may too late to start seeds- may have to go straight to plants. A little pricier!
I have one suggestion- the tomato cages. After much experience with these, and reading the Farmer’s Almanac, they suggest stakes or sturdier cage material. The ones that are premade do not hold the weight of the plants once they mature. They fall over causing the plants to break, damaging or even killing them! This has happened to me several times. I wanted to tell you before your plants were too big to do something about it. Maybe re-inforce your cages with stakes or if you have any of that fencing left over. Also, save panty hose to tie loose branches from your plants to help support those as well! They won’t damage the plant like twine or rope will. I hope this helps you and happy gardening!
plastic milk jugs – cut the bottom off and cover new plants with the larger top half (take it off as soon as the plant reaches the top)
the bottom part can be put on top of new seeds to keep the soil warm
That is all very good advice. Thanks ladies! I’ve missed you Lisa Designer!!
Your garden looks nice! It’s way to early for us to plant anything but early spring crops. We have our onions and potatoes planted. Once we get a new raised bed built I’ll plant peas and carrots. The rest will have to wait until after Memorial Day so that we will be past our last frost date.
I looks really great. Good luck with it.