Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Finding that Green Thumb

I've always wanted a vegetable garden.  When I was little I remember having a big one; it's a hobby my Dad really enjoys.

I didn't think we'd have time this year because of all the projects that come with a new home.  But we're going for it.  We've picked out the sunniest spot in the yard.

And Matt built us a raised planter!  His parents bought us the supplies (lumber and rebar $90, dirt $40) as a house warming gift which was very helpful.  The planter is huge! 10' x 4' However I'm told it will fill up very fast.


I picked out seeds for all of the vegetables we use most often.


And they're doing just great!  I've actually transplanted them since I took this photo.  It's raining this week so I'm crossing my fingers they will make it to the sunny weekend they're forecasting.  I really hope I didn't put them out too early (I am in New England) but I just couldn't wait any longer.


Like all other garden's we've had growing up, or my friends have - we will have enough zucchini to feed the entire neighborhood.  Have you started a garden this year?  Do you have a favorite vegetable? I personally can't wait to grow kale and rainbow chard - I've found lots of ways to sneak it into meals.  It's full of good vitamins.   And of course tomatoes, I could eat them all day.

6 comments:

  1. Think of the money you'll save on produce! We're house-hunting right now, and one thing I'm keeping an eye out for is a good spot for a garden. Some yards around here are pretty small or have a lot of trees, so those won't really work!

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    1. I hope so! So exciting to hear that you're house hunting. Good Luck with it!

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  2. This is awesome! I wish I had a green thumb, I would totally have a garden.

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    1. Thanks so much for your comment Stela! i love you blog and your style!

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  3. i'm so guilty! i started to plant lettuce seeds during the early part of this year, but i wasn't able to devote much time on them. i'll retry though, i have seed left. :)

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    1. re-try! I just added more seeds last weekend. The seeds I put outside are doing better than the ones I started indoors

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