Garden

This year I decided to plant a bigger garden, as if 5 kids and being 9 months pregnant isn't enough work! What was I thinking?! Actually it's been great so far and I can't wait to enjoy more fresh fruits and veggies. Here's a glimpse of some of what we're growing and how it's grown in the past few weeks.

Strawberry plants several weeks ago, just getting started

Strawberry plants now in their new home


I have 4 different lettuce types growing, we have already enjoyed fresh salads several times. I have a romaine, a mixed baby greens, spinach and bibb lettuce. Also have a row of 3 different types of carrots planted which are sprouted and starting to look good.

These are the lettuce rows a month ago

These are the lettuce rows now, they really need to be thinned again

Bed number 1 has peanuts, 2 rows of different types of peas, 2 rows of different types of beans, and watermelon

Bed #1 a month ago

Bed #1 now, the peas are starting to climb. a couple peanut plants have emerged. The beans are doing well and watermelon is growing too

onions a month ago

onions now

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Bed #2 has basil, dill, and lots of tomatoes, and peppers

Bed #3 has tomatoes and some space for something other than the weeds currently taking up the space (any suggestions?)

I also have cilantro, cucumber, tomato, a blueberry bush and parsley in pots

I can't wait to enjoy more good fresh food throughout the summer