I finally got out and planted the garden! Ella and I had been sick for the past week and a half since we built the garden box {here}, and I was chomping at the bit to get it done.
It may not look like much, but I am SO excited for all of my plants! Actually, I am so excited for the yummy fresh food that will come from these beautiful plants.
We planted zuchinni, yellow squash, cucumbers {I still need to add the trellis for these}, summer squash,
green, red, and orange bell peppers, spicy peppers,
onions, carrots, lettuce, basil, cilantro, and spinach.
I also planted 7 different types of tomatoes. Yes, I recognize that is a little excessive for a family of 3 1/2... but, I couldn't help myself. I LOVE tomatoes and I wanted to try out a couple of the heirloom varieties. I still need to put their cages on them.
Aren't these little onion starts so pretty? Ella had so much fun playing with them and "helping" me to plant. As a matter of fact she helped me to cover them with dirt... and then proceeded to uncover all of them while I was planting the cucumbers. I am going to giggle if I have onions popping up all over the place!
And here it is.... proof that I haven't killed the new sod! Ella and I are loving running around barefoot in the new grass.
I am going to be planting beans and sunflowers somewhere else in the yard. I sure love getting my hands dirty while being outside with my little lovely.
What are you planting this spring?
Kate
Kristen
so wonderful to see your seedlings grow in your own garden. I am such in awe of those who can do this. So wonderful. Have a great week
hugs
Kate
crafty grandma
As I was planting my flowers yesterday, I was saddened that I could not share the experience with my grand-children. The little girl next door ambled over and offered to 'help' me.She is only 5 but turned out to be a better helper than my hubby!!We enjoyed our day planting while her mother was in the house studying for her upcoming exams. Her dad was washing the truck and later took her for a ride on the ATV. Just goes to show, if you don't have kids or grandkids to help, there is always a neighborhood child you can 'borrow'!!!
Sha
We don't have a back yard with our apartment but we planted some cilantro, basil, chives, and oregano in some planter boxes. I am so excited because they just started growing!