To say I’m exhausted right now would be the understatement of, well I don’t know…let’s just say I’m bushed. Ha ha ha. Intentional pun there for those of you who are just as tired as me and may have missed it.
I went out this morning and picked up my good friend Monique to do a little plant shopping. What a great way to begin my Sunday. I wanted to return a raspberry I had purchased yesterday and pick up a few things that I needed for my front vegetable garden. Monique also gave me cuttings from her gorgeous yard (a few more strawberries to put in my crate and some fern for my front yard).
Along the fence we have Ace Tomatoes and Corn and then Zucchini Squash next to the rose bush. I planted 6 different kinds of peppers… Better Belles, Golden California Wonder, California Wonder, Sweet Banana, Jalapeno and Red Bell. There’s a Straight-neck Squash and finally a Lemon Cucumber to round things out. Again, I planted Marigolds. Aren’t they cute?
Front Vegetable Garden, May 2012
I tried to model this year’s garden a little after last year’s. Re-plant those that worked well and didn’t take up too much of my time, and say farewell to those that just didn’t work out. Even thought I didn’t have much luck with my corn last year, Greg really wanted it so of course I’m going to give it another go. Wish me luck. Most of the peppers are new so I’m excited to see what happens with those and especially looking forward to the Lemon Cucumber. My seedlings didn’t make it so when I saw the plant this morning I had to plunk down the $1.48.
This garden is on the side-yard along the driveway, so I don’t have to worry about the dog trampling the plants or the cat laying down sunning himself. The new garden is in the backyard and I’m going to have to watch it a bit closer. Our yard is full of squirrels and birds and I’m curious to see how much time they’ll spend in there. I keep having to shoo the dog out of there, but I know she’s really curious because it’s all so new. When the cat goes out he either finds a sunny spot to plop down or he naps under the arch of Blooming Night Jasmine, so I don’t think he’ll be a problem.
Front Vegetable Garden
You might be wondering if I just have vegetables and no fruit. Well, when I first purchased the house almost 23 years ago, there was a small lemon tree in the back yard. Growing right in the grass area. Not the ideal spot for any kind of tree, it was really in the way. Anyway, after a few years I yanked it out. Since then, we’ve planted 2 apple trees and 2 pluots along the back fence. In addition, we also have one very, very large, very, very old Avocado tree that is probably as old as the house (circa 1920).
Here’s a close-up of one of my Angels. He watches over my garden but is a bit camera shy…
Shy Angel
Time to rest now. Maybe I’ll just sit back and watch the fruits (or vegetables in this case) of my labor bloom. May your day bloom as well.
My Bungalow Days 
Looks Good!
Thanks! And thanks again for all your help. I got everything else planted too. I also moved the lavender so hopefully it’ll have enough space. I don’t think the Evening Primrose I moved is going to make it… they look awfully sad. Oh well, sacrifices had to be made for the vegetable garden, right?
those are really hardy, keep it moist and it will probaby be back.