Wednesday, April 28, 2010

yummy strawberries... mmm....

What an exciting day! Tryston and Carson picked our very first two strawberries this evening.

Carson helped to wash off the dirt so that Tryston and I could sample the fruits of our last few weeks' labors. They were so juicy and sweet and we just can't wait for the next batch to ripen.



Sunday, April 25, 2010

first harvest


Today is a very important day for my garden experiment... we harvested our first spinach crop tonight :~). I couldn't believe it when my first harvest filled an entire salad bowl and I probably could have picked a few more. Unfortunately, the entire harvest came from the right side plot. The left side is struggling, hopefully some relief from the hot, hot spring we've had will kick them into gear.

Here's the spinach post-harvest:


Our very first strawberry finally turned red this weekend! Check out Carson's little green snake. It's his plan to keep the birds away from our berries... so far, so good.

Also check out red strawberry #2! Not too shabby. The pot is full of ripening fruit; can't wait for our first strawberry harvest!







Update on the rest of the garden...

The broccoli is finally looking healthy and strong. I was worried for a while, especially when all of the leaves were turning green and dying on the bottom. But I think we are finally past the worst and hope to see some bunches soon!

I'm now worried about the herb box. Still haven't relocated it to my back deck and I'm worried it's just getting too dry in the hot sun.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

green thumb

Carson and Tryston got pumpkins and watermelons in their Easter baskets. After planting the seeds in the windowsill for several weeks, the pumpkins are finally ready to hit the dirt!

Carson is all suited up and ready to garden...


We decided to plant them along the side of the house. We're hoping to "train" the vines to travel along the outside of the landscaping.

Now, if only those watermelons would catch up...

Saturday, April 3, 2010

broccoli!

Today, we added broccoli to our little vegetable family. Four plants now grace the back section of the yard with room for some hot weather plants next to them. Carson planted the two on the right and I did the two on the left :)

Along with the broccoli, I finally got started on my herb box. My ultimate plan is to put the box off the side of my deck. I think the sunlight will be enough back there. For now, the herb box will hang out in the back yard until we can get some new mounting brackets. We have Rosemary, Basil, and Onion Chives, mmmm.