I've been collecting pots for a few weeks now. Somehow in the 10 years that I have been keeping a home of my own, I have never had a desire to keep plants. I suppose I was too busy growing babies! This year I am so excited to do some gardening. I will let you know how it all works out.
Today after taking the girls to soccer and ballet, we spent a little time outside. Here are two of my pots with their new inhabitants. The plant on the left is a citronella plant (Mosquito plant...hopefully it works to keep them away!) the other is a begonia. Isn't she pretty?
Two more pots, one with geraniums and one with another bubblegum pink begonia. I may need to put a third geranium in the big pot...
Have I shown you our retaining wall? That went up last year. I guess it's been in the background of pictures. Anyways, it's back filled now with soil and we are planing a garden! This is another new venture that we are going to take on as a family. Should be fun!
I am not a fan of how ugly that dirt hill looks. What is the solution? If you have any ideas, let me know!!! I am planting zinnias and sunflowers along the back of the garden but they won't grow tall for a while (if at all) and I want a quick fix!!
Here's another view of the garden. We are trying "square foot gardening" . I say "we" very liberally because so far I have purchased the plants and drawn up a "plan" and Mike has planted them so this is most definitely not an "I" type of a thing! If you have any tips, please share!
Now let me introduce you to our new yard! This is at the end of the deck. Luxurious grass! Soon the fence will be complete. We are so excited to have a "real backyard" with grass for the kids to roll around on!
Look at that pretty grass! Cait Bear is going to have lots of fun toddling around back here while I am "gardening" (ha ha, it makes me laugh to think of myself with dirty hands, all one with the bugs and dirt!).
This should be a fun summer project that the whole family can enjoy together. Stay tuned for updates as our little garden grows.
3 comments:
I love it! gardening is good for the soul! And flowers are dessert for the eyes! All you need now is a swagger wagon and a doggie!!
Lucky you!! I'm so envious of your garden! That will be wonderful to have! Matt was going to put ours in this year, but got sidetracked by another big backyard project. So great that you guys can enjoy that as a family :)
I have loved gardening too! I don't even mind weeding if it is all by myself while the kids are "resting" or playing on the play structure we just put in. I LOVE the way flowers and cute pots change the look of the yard. My mom and Jeff just put in a beautiful square foot garden. It is so fun! We are looking to putting the same thing in. I will have my mom email you a pic of theirs :) Good for you.
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