So here we are, with our very own blog. We need a way to track progress on the backyard and all of the wonderful things that are soon to be happening there. Last season I couldn’t commit myself to our house, as we were only renting and I couldn’t get too attached, but now I’m going full speed ahead on planning and improvements.
Last week we ordered our seeds. I’m expecting a shipment so we can plant the following:
Garlic
Artichoke (Imperial star)
Bok choi (the toy choi size)
Bush beans
Sweet peppers
Pumpkins
Potatoes
Lettuce (Iceberg)
Broccoli
Cucumber
Hot peppers (jalapenos)
Corn
Various herbs
-Rosemary
-Basil
-Borage
-Chives
-Dill
-Nasturtium
-Parsley
I grew up with a garden in the yard, and I’ve spent a lot of time doing research…but I’m really just diving into this head first and seeing what comes out of it. There’s a first time for everything.
As part of this process, I’ve started rethinking the greenhouse attached to the house.
Inside the greenhouse
Honestly, it’s a mess. I don’t know if it’s even salvageable, but I’m hoping it is. The biggest problem right now is it’s not airtight, and there are a lot of old wasp nests. I think the electricity that runs out there is still hooked up, so if I made the structure workable, it could actually be climate controlled.
The grape vines are invading...
It’s in a perfect location (south side with nice warm sun), and it was obviously a fantastic structure at some point in time-it’s just a matter of how much time and money we have to sink into it. If nothing else it’s a great place to store some of the gardening materials that I’m sure to accumulate this season.
I can’t wait for the seeds to arrive; I’m looking forward to new growth, learning experiences, mistakes and failures and (hopefully!) successes.
Greenhouse treasures
