My freshly planted seeds of lettuces, kale, kohlrabi, swiss chard and peas faced three days in the 80s and 90s, followed by a deep cool rain and 60s sunshine. Not much has had the chance to germinate, but the Siberian Kale is up.
I transplanted the two varieties of garlic that I started in the sun porch into the raised beds. I'm hoping that they won't be a tasty treat for the bunny rabbits. Although I haven't seen them, I've been warned there is a family near. Hopefully, we'll all get along.
I bought two broccoli and rosemary plants to add to the beds. The broccoli wasn't planned, but I couldn't resist! It'll fit, right? I'll be adding more rosemary and marigold plants in the future, intermingled with the other vegetable plants. Both are known to be a good companions to many of my planned veggies. I couldn't locate nasturtium flowers to include as well. I'll continue to be on the look out for them.
Changes also continue by the hour in the sun porch. The tomatoes I ordered by mail arrived and my seedlings are progressing. Here's the Heirloom Rainbow Blend and the Julia Child Heirloom tomato seedlings (thanks for the seeds, Mom!).
The yard is in bloom. Heath and I were surprised to find that we have azalea bushes in the front! They are pink, white and red. I thought the bushes were a bit unsightly - which they are when not in bloom - but he blossoms are an unexpected bonus! Daffodils, tulips and the new cherry tree are all blooming.
I'll never forget visiting the National Arboretum last year with my mom during the azalea bloom. We snuck out for a walk during a light rain and were stunned by the beauty of a woods nearly full of azalea blooms of many colors, shapes and sizes. I recommend a visit They are currently in bloom...
I'll never forget visiting the National Arboretum last year with my mom during the azalea bloom. We snuck out for a walk during a light rain and were stunned by the beauty of a woods nearly full of azalea blooms of many colors, shapes and sizes. I recommend a visit They are currently in bloom...
It's time to head out to enjoy.
The beds look terrific, Tara! If you still want to do nasturtiums, I'd suggest just buying some seeds and directly sowing them in the beds. Now is probably a good time, before it gets too hot. Can't wait to see how everything progresses!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julia. I found nasturtiums yesterday and they are already planted. Do you use any other flowers to serve the same sort of purpose? Detracting bugs from your veggies?
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