Getting started
June 12, 2011
I finally got around to planting a few things at the Ballard P-patch this weekend. I have to admit I’m a little intimidated trying to grow new veggies. I don’t want to spend a ton of money and then somehow kill all the plants. I went to Swanson’s and decided I’d plant 1/2 the plot with flowers and decorative plants and the other 1/2 with edibles.
My favorite flowers are: Peony, Tulips and Lilies. I looked all over for a nice deep red, or peach colored peony, but all they had were white and pink. I went with a light pink color. The bees were all over it.
My Peony
My lazy companion. He didn't even offer to help.
Getting started on my plot
Lemon cucumber, tomato, chives and bush beans...
I loved the lemon cucumbers we grew on the deck last year. I like how full the plant gets. They are easy to grow and they make me feel somewhat successful as a novice gardener!
I’m going to plant some peppers and maybe some arugula as well. Stay tuned…
hori hori dig dig!
June 15, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Jaime — I love this! I can’t wait to hear how your veggies grow. Mary and I planted a veggie + flower garden in her yard this weekend. You guys can remind each other to water them.