It rained almost every day last week, except for Saturday. I finally was able to get back out into my garden yesterday.
It was such a beautiful day, the kind you want to bottle up and keep forever!
Here are some pictures of everything in our garden. When we planted two weeks ago, I think they went into some sort of shock...they just weren’t happy!
Not to mention a few more cold nights.
My pumpkins are doing fabulous. I really thought we lost all four plants, but they’ve decided to enjoy their new home.
My lettuce is also doing great! And I planted more seeds about 2 weeks ago and already have them making an appearance. I have green beans planted behind the lettuce and they are doing great also.
I lost all my sugar snap peas. Imagine me crying here! I don’t know why, but they decided not to continue to grow and have completely shriveled up into nothing! I did plant some more seeds, but have yet to see any growth.
I planted more lettuce in this bed and you have to look really closely to see, but it’s coming!
We only planted 2 zucchini plants and they’re gone as well! And we planted 2 cucumber plants and only one survived. But do not worry, I made it to the farm last week and purchased 2 zucchini and one cucumber and the Colonel will be adding these to our garden when he gets home next weekend.
Our tomato plants are doing FABULOUS!
We only planted four and as you can see they are enjoying their new home!
If there’s one thing we have learned in our garden, it’s to not over plant! One year we had so many tomato plants, we could hardly manage! And the same with the cucumber and zucchini.
I have learned to only plant 2 each!
The one thing I’m really happy with are the marigolds. Here’s a picture of how they look now. They are getting so big, I can’t wait to get them in the ground, but not until they’re just a little bigger.
Here's a picture of the view I get to look at every day!
Hope you enjoyed my little garden.
The Colonel worked hard expanding it...and I think he did a great job!
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The Whites says
Looking good! Your view is so pretty!
Blessings,
Mandy
Rhondi says
Isn't it fun to watch things sprouting out of the ground? You have a lovely view. I'm sure the air must smell so fresh in the mornings.
Blessings each day says
Just love the name of you Blog...so upbeat!!
Your gardening puts mine to shame...yours is a work of art!
Enjoyed this visit vey much.
blessings,
marcy
The Mommy says
Wow! Everything looks fabulous. Wish I lived closer so I could soak up the whole planting/gardening wisdom for you and your hubby! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Lisa
Beautiful Pear Tree Lane says
Hi Lois,
Girl I am so proud of you, your garden looks fantabulous!!! I know what you mean about over planting, do it all the time. I hope our pumpkins do well this year we have a hard time in the south growing the right kind of pumpkins.
How do you get any work done with a view like that? Lois, we were sitting on the porch having our devotion and looking out and watching the animals this morning and talking about the goodness of God. May you continue to enjoy all of His blessings!
Thank you for sharing, hope your day is filled with more blessings,
Hugs,
Sue
AllyJo says
I miss gardening so much. When we lived in Texas, back when we owned our own home, I had huge vegetable, flower and herb gardens. My kids and I were out there about 6 hours a day. Now we rent and I don't want to tear up our yard and I don't want to container plant. So I'll just admire and covet yours.
You have a beautiful view...I covet that as well.
Can't wait to see your marigolds.
Carmen C. says
Picture perfect garden beds! I love the chicken wire, and what a great view you have:)
SILVER says
ah.. the signs of life and beautiful young sprouts! That's the reward for all the hard work .. (i still smile when i remember how you first started out without your husband's help at first.)
Anyway, the best is yet to come when it will make its way to your kitchen and dining table!!
Loretta says
What a beautiful view you have! Your garden is looking good. Before long you will be enjoying those delicious veggies. It's such a great feeling to feed your family from your own garden. The marigolds will grow enormous. After the blooms dry out at the end of the season break open the bloom and uncover the seeds and aprinkle them on the ground. I did that and the next year (about the middle of summer) plants started coming up all over and filled the flower bed. Hugs, Loretta
Carrie of Farming On Faith says
Your garden is so orderly! It looks wonderful!
Hope you have a great day~
Carrie