New Garden
A new house includes gardening in a new spot! My daughter and son-in law moved here 13 years ago, and have gardened off and on throughout that time. It's a double lot, with the garden area fenced. Small fruit include a row of blueberries, raspberries, a couple of grape vines on arbors, and a rhubarb. There's an artichoke patch, a lovely Rosemary and several other herbs. The border the veggie area, which has had several configurations. Artichoke patch My younger grandson and I began a no dig bed last summer, and planted greens and tomatoes. They learned about food security and planted seeds each day at VBS (vacation bible school), so we gave the marigolds, beans and sunflowers a home. Plant station At my old house, I potted up perennial veggies and herbs, and kept new plants in pots - my dear son-in law brought them over on his truck - several loads! Some will remain in pots, and others planted out as the garden expands. I brought tender perennials into the ...