I am sure that the few readers I have are completely tired of my posting pictures of my measly little garden, but hey, it's my blog and I am very excited about my garden. Be you couldn't tell!
The fruit garden - includes blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and tomatoes.
My sunflowers are getting huge and starting to bloom. The back row are mammoth sunflowers. And there is a row of mixed smaller ones in front. I ended up with only one red sunflower. Check out the tallest one, its about 8ft tall!
A closer look at the red sunflower.
We experimented with planting corn. We were unsure if they would get enough sunlight here, but they seem to be plugging along, although somewhat behind schedule. I saw the first cob peeking out its amazing muppet hairdo this morning.
Our brussel sprout plants are finally making some wee little brussel sprouts! I heart brussel sprouts.
Plans for next year are already in place. The sunflower garden will make an appearance again, along with some more colorful flowers amongst them. An herb garden will replace our vegetables in their current locations. I love herb gardens. It always amazes me how simple herbs, with their many shapes, sizes and shades of green can make a beautiful garden! I anticipate chives, lovage, echinacea, cilantro, basil and many more will make an appearance.
The vegetable garden is still up for debate. The exact location is not yet determined due to the sunniest part of the yard is also the best lawn space for all of our backyard games, and somehow we need to fit the grape vines and fruit trees in there as well. Oh, AND there is a battle brewing over raised vs. ground level garden beds. I will win this battle, however I imagine that will mean building my own garden beds. *smirk*
