Archive for the ‘Gardening’ Category

Front Porch Garden

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

I had high hopes of getting a fall garden in out back, but I have come to the realization that isn’t happening.  So last weekend I grabbed some seeds and started some lettuce, swiss chard and cucumbers on the front porch.

Imagine my surprise when by Tuesday morning I have sprouts!!!!

Cucumbers!!!

Lettuce and Chard!!!!  I may have home grown salads soon!!!  Go me!!

Jan

Name That Plant!

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Last night we had to turn in our final “fix it” list to the builder so we both broke out our cameras for a little show and tell time. I need help identifying most of the plants. Lucky for me there are only a couple of evergreens and Sean has graciously agreed to tend to those so I don’t break out in hives. So in no particular order… name that plant!!

Plant 1

Plant 2

Plant 3

Plant 4

Plant 5

Plant 6 – I think this is a Japanese Maple of some sort… but it is getting in sad shape fast… so tips on care would greatly be appreciated!!

And my garden will be back here somewhere near the second favorite feature of the house is…..

Mmmhmmmm We will be sitting out here a lot!!!

Jan

Poppies

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Is there anything prettier than a poppy opening?

OK… maybe there is…. but they have to be in the top 10….

Jan