On Sunday I actually got in gear and made it out of the house when Nathan went down for his morning nap. I went to a local greenhouse and got some annuals and some vegetables and a whole bunch of potting soil.
I've been wanting to grow veggies for several years now, but have not planned ahead far enough to make a vegetable bed, which requires at least a full day of manual labor, and a full day to dedicate to one task is a luxury I just don't have at the moment!
Last weekend Dad offered up some tomato seedlings from last summer's crop, and it occurred to me that I could try growing veggies in containers! So I got red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, zucchini, basil, rosemary and cilantro plants to add to the tomato seedlings, and I set up a whole container garden! Once I realized how many pots comprised said garden, I set to work creating a bi-level arrangement so that it looked a little more cohesive and didn't take over the entire deck. I was able to craft something out of pots and lumber that we had around the house--I love it when I can make my vision come to life without spending extra money!
It felt so good to spend some time gardening. It is such a meditative practice for me to have my fingers in the dirt, working on something productive that is outside and creating beauty. Here are some pictures from my busy day:
Veggies!
This is one of the five planters that I have along my deck railing. I'm trying out a fancy-schmancy double petunia this year.
Petunia border in front of the hydrangea bush and the other flowering perennial (can't remember the name) that I received from my mom and Nancy for mother's day.
The clematis (moonflower) vine is in full bloom!
I've been wanting to grow veggies for several years now, but have not planned ahead far enough to make a vegetable bed, which requires at least a full day of manual labor, and a full day to dedicate to one task is a luxury I just don't have at the moment!
Last weekend Dad offered up some tomato seedlings from last summer's crop, and it occurred to me that I could try growing veggies in containers! So I got red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, zucchini, basil, rosemary and cilantro plants to add to the tomato seedlings, and I set up a whole container garden! Once I realized how many pots comprised said garden, I set to work creating a bi-level arrangement so that it looked a little more cohesive and didn't take over the entire deck. I was able to craft something out of pots and lumber that we had around the house--I love it when I can make my vision come to life without spending extra money!
It felt so good to spend some time gardening. It is such a meditative practice for me to have my fingers in the dirt, working on something productive that is outside and creating beauty. Here are some pictures from my busy day:
Veggies!
This is one of the five planters that I have along my deck railing. I'm trying out a fancy-schmancy double petunia this year.
Petunia border in front of the hydrangea bush and the other flowering perennial (can't remember the name) that I received from my mom and Nancy for mother's day.
The clematis (moonflower) vine is in full bloom!
1 comment:
holy crap your clematis is beautiful!
I'm so jealous!
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