Garden Activities

 I cannot stress enough to you, my reader; how important it is to learn how to garden.  Even one packet of lettuce seeds can see you money on your grocery budget.  As more and more prices become out of hand, and the threat of shortages loom....our own back yard, or a large pot on the balcony can feed your family. 

Over the past weekend I weeded a raised bed I had let rest last season.  I covered the soil that was left with brown paper bags (you could use cardboard too.  I then covered those with some leftover bags of mulch from last season that were unused.  On top of that a mixture of compost from the rotating bin and some emptied out soil from unused pots.  

I'm trying an experiment with Burpee Garden Sown Tomato Seeds. 

photo from Burpee website

Tomato, Burpee Garden Sown™ Groundswell Hybrid  Welcome to the tomato revolution! We bred Groundswell, the first-ever garden-sown tomato, to save you time and avoid transplant shock. Our new large slicer ripens as early as all other beefsteak types on healthy, high yielding plants. Look forward to a long season of sizable, broad-shouldered fruits suffused with heirloom fragrance and flavor. Versatile tomato offers up savory, smooth, meaty flesh for sandwiches, burgers, or full-sliced in salads. Sow in your garden in fertile, well-worked soil approximately one week before the last possible spring frost. Sow seeds 3-4' apart in groups of 3-4 and cover with ¼" of fine soil. 

I truly don't have expectations, and will be picking up some tomato plants from my farm share farm just so Pops has a few plants he can go out and pick from. 

I also planted Burpee Garden Sown™ Pepper Seeds   

A snappy and snacky petite red pepper that’s exceptionally delicious, easy to grow and quick to ripen. Reap high yields of surprisingly sweet, crisp, nearly seedless peppers—perfect for dipping, garnish, and salsas. Direct-sow seeds right into the ground, and you’ll be rewarded with an abundant harvest in no time. Sow in your garden in fertile, well-worked soil approximately one week before the last possible spring frost. Sow seeds 3-4' apart in groups of 4-5 and cover with ¼" of fine soil.

I transplanted basil I did from seed, and some foxglove (I think) I didn't keep track of the flower seeds well.  I think it's so pretty, but know it is poisonous, so put it in a bed with only flowers to be safe. 

I also planted bush beans and carrot seeds. 

Wound the garden bed hose around our new hose stand.  It's sturdier than the one that broke, so here's hoping it will last. 

I  am making an effort to weed at least one pathway between beds and at least part of a bed each morning.  By time I get it all done I will have to start all over again, LOL>  

I also need to put out the new solar lights I bought for the front.  

I am trying to keep busy.   How are things going in your garden?