plant a garden

Okay, so I got some seeds started a couple of weeks ago, and they did so well I decided to start some more! The problem is: I now have about 70 plant that are ready to be planted, and nowhere to put them! They weren’t suppose to be ready for a few weeks, and they were ready within a few of DAYS! I planted more than enough because I wasn’t sure if they would work out considering I’ve NEVER started plants from seeds before. I guess that means I’ll be able to give some of them away so someone else can start their own little garden. :)

I also have 50 new peat pods started, but they also include flowers for around our house. AND, my wonderful friend has volunteered to help me make my yard beautiful!

Here’s what my garden is to include:

-Snow Peas (YES!!!)
-Cherry Tomatoes
-Brussel Sprouts (don’t knock it. I love em)
-Zuchinni
-Yellow Squash
-Okra
-Green Onion
-Parsley
-Cilantro
-Basil
-Rosemary
-Tender Mixed Salad Greens
-MAYBE carrots

I also have four different types of flowers started. OH! and Lavendar, which is kind of a flower AND an herb. Looks pretty. Smells nice. Tastes good with chocolate. :) I’m planning on getting many uses from my lavendar. I’ll probably make some soap or something, as well as press some in homemade paper.

I really wanted to have a garden last year, but didn’t have the time or money to invest in it. This year I HAVE to plant a garden. I have a few friends who know a thing or two about gardening, so I can get their advice. They may even pitch in and help me build it. I have even less time now than I did last year, but at least I have a few dollars in my bank account . . .so I should be able to make it happen. I’m planning on digging up a bed in two weeks. I’m going to go buy some seeds this week, and maybe make some starts. . . depending on what I decide to plant. :)

Necessities:

-Zucchini
-Yellow summer squash
-Sugar snap peas
-carrots (because I already have seeds)
-herbs

I had parsley, basil, and rosemary last year in a window box. I think They are still thriving and will come back this year. I'm going to plant them in the ground, and probably add chives and cilantro. :)