The green bean seeds sprouted and are growing nicely; they are about 4 inches tall today. The sunflower seeds have also sprouted. I planted started plants for green peppers, tomatoes and zucchini; those have responded nicely and continue to grow.
little green bean plants |
The cucumber seeds did not do anything; I believe they died. BUT.... yesterday I was at my mom's house and we went on a walk in the neighborhood. One of my mom's neighbors was selling cucumber starter plants for $1 a plant! The neighbor said that she had way too many to fit in her garden so she was selling the extras. I picked up a few healthy cucumber plants!
I planted carrot seeds and I think they started to sprout; there are little green grass like leaves where I planted the carrot seeds.
I also made some more improvement to the garden: I bought a small fence to go around the garden. I don't want the bunnies to be able to eat my veggies. I live in a suburban neighborhood, so I don't have to worry about larger animals getting in my garden. So I bought a fence that's about a foot and a half tall. Home improvement stores and Wal Mart sell these kinds of fences. You just stick them in the ground. I also put tomato cages around my tomato plants. I'm not really sure what the tomato cages do, but I know it's important!
garden plot with new fence! This plot has green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, and maybe carrots! |
This plot has green pepper plants and tomato plants. It's kinda hard to see the tomato cages in the picture, but I promise they are there! |
The biggest thing that I have learned so far with my garden is that it is VERY important to water the plants a TON! If it is not raining, you MUST water you plants!!!! I normally water first thing in the morning and then again in the evening. That seems to be working for now.
I have come to really enjoy my garden. It gives me something to do and I have a good excuse to be outside. I'm looking forward to when my veggies come in! I can't wait to cook with the food I grew in my own back yard!