This is our third year of planting a garden, so we are still in the experimenting phase each Spring. We do one thing and realize it would have been a lot easier to do it another way. As long as we make a bit of progress each year I can deal with all of the mistakes and failures.
So, I planted quite a few seeds, including tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, sunflowers, and carrots. After about 4-5 weeks of watering and nothing popping up but the green beans and sunflowers, I gave in and went and bought some plants. Now, 3-4 weeks after planting the plants, my seedlings are sprouting up. UGH! Live and learn.
The kids are thoroughly enjoying the whole experience...seeing the first baby tomato pop up, identifying whether it is a weed or plant, and of course arguing about who get to water each morning. So, even if no plant grows, the true harvet comes in the lessons about patience, nurturing, and consistency seem so much more pleasant being taught around a garden. Please enjoy the photos.
Love,
Amy
Amy
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