Gardening 101... Just Do IT!

I've been putting off planting a garden because frankly, I kill everything I've ever put in the ground or a pot. I don't have a green thumb. I don't even have green fingernail clippings. But, deep down I've always loved plants & had the desire to be a master gardener.

I have visions of digging in the dirt wearing a big hat. I'd smile, wiping sweat from my brow while my children giggle while frolicking in the sprinklers. We'd pick a basket full of fresh produce from our garden for our daily meals & have enough to share with neighbors & friends.

Isn't this a good vision?

Well, Husband & I planted our garden this weekend. Even though it's late in the season, I'm trying to stay optimistic about our little garden. I'm also trying to be realistic. I haven't bought a produce basket yet, but I do love to go out each morning to sing to my sprouting buds. {I read plants respond to optimism. I know, I'm a hippie.}
I'm grateful I finally convinced Husband to just buy the danged square foot boxed garden kits from the nursery. Previously when I'd mention this option he'd grumble, "I could make those." My reply... "Well I could make my own clothes too, but do I?" Nice, right? This logic seemed to work & we happily purchased two kits for our plot we'd set aside in the backyard.

It took us maybe an hour & a half from start to finish to put the kits together, add the soil & plant our selections. We planted everything from herbs, to peppers, to a variety of tomatoes, to cucumbers, artichokes, a melon & even some strawberries {which I've read will probably just die.} :(

So happy thoughts my little garden. How I love you so. Now I just need to find me a hat.

I am so excited about my herbs. Italian parsley, cilantro, rosemary, oregano, lavender.
I sure hope they can survive. I use parsley all the time.

This strawberry was not red yesterday!

Oh these little yellow pear tomatoes are my favorites.
Grow, grow, grow my little dears!