Adventures in Gardening

So for the past few months I've been trying out my talents in the garden. In the past, I've had what can only be described as a black thumb. Every plant I touch ends up dying. So my expectations were pretty low. But I'd been on the county garden plot list for approximately 3 years now, and it's so cheap to rent space, I couldn't really pass up the opportunity.

Things started out pretty dim, I signed up for the space in late March, with a 10 x 20 foot space that housed a multitude of spring onions, not my favorite. So after pulling those and spreading the wealth to everyone I knew, I met with a long series of personal set-backs so the plot remained untouched until May. But thanks to the kindness of my next door neighbors, Dan and Carolyn, my plot was cleared and tilled in a matter of hours and the planting began. I wish I had before pictures but just imagine a barren landscape, and a very overwhelmed expression on my face.

So here are some veggie and herb shots, not too shabby, eh?

Dill

Basil

Cantaloupe

Tomatoes and peppers

Lord I love this place, so incredibly pretty.