I would have to say that my random garden (peas, carrots, beans, squash, zucchini, onions, radish, kale, swiss chard, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lots of lettuces, tomatillos, garlic, and potatoes) I would give it an 8 out of 10. For once I actually got my potatoes, peas, and onions in early...
I do grow oregano but it doesn't get all that big here. I'm trying it in a pot this year to see if it does better. I live in sugar sand so certain things just don't grow!
There is a place near my house called Prairie Restorations that grows native plants and they have bergamot. I contacted them last week but just haven't made time to stop yet. I plan on getting some!
I have started a tea garden! I have a wide variety of herbs to add to black and green tea. Super excited for everything to get established so I can make lots of different tea blends! Here is what I have gotten so far...,
Chamomile
Lemon Thyme
Cinnamon Basil
Pineapple Sage
Lemon Verbena
Lemon...
This semester is OVER! Thank goodness. I've been busy planting my herbs in pots and getting my flower containers ready. Pulled a bunch of weeds in the flower beds today and plan on raising it up 12 inches to make weeding a lot easier. Getting a load of mulch brought in and two large straw bales...
My rot/lab cross is the best dog ever. Super well behaved. The only thing is that she HATES any small dogs....but cats don't bother her. We rescued her when she was a year old. Someone had left her in an abandoned house with a 5 gallon bucket of water and a ripped open bag of dog food. People...
So sorry to hear this! I cannot imagine! My parents would have sent me over to apologize, clean up the mess, buy new plants, and help replant the garden. And I woulda got a spanking or two...
Thank you all for the support. It is stressful working 43 hours a week and going to school online but gardening and my flock will keep me sane in the meantime :p
Hey all!
Life has been crazy. I started a new job last August and went back to college. Whew, that was enough to knock me back for while. So now I am working on my Human Relations and Management degree while working full time as the front desk manager. Eventually I will be in charge of salon...
Wow! I sure did miss a lot this week! Sorry to hear about everything but glad you got your money and you are trying to keep an upbeat attitude. Please, continue to keep us posted!