- transplanted mustard seedling "volunteers" from the asparagus bed to the iris/cut flower bed. I like the contrast of leaf colors.
- planted snapdragons in the cut flower bed.
- planted orange marigolds in the natural dyes section of the hortus conclusus as well as around the broccoli/brussels sprouts and lettuce seedlings.
- transplanted 18 tomato plants (3 of 6 varieties) I started from seed. Covered them with my homemade "cloches" to keep them warm and growing (they had been in a cold frame).
The lettuces and broccoli plants are maturing nicely.
It all looks beautiful, Susan! Especially the last photo with all the different blossoms. I would eat everything in your garden except the brussels...ew :)
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DeleteI don't like brussels sprouts either but I read that straight from the garden, after a few cool nights in late summer, they are delicious and not bitter. I have experienced the difference between fresh picked and store bought broccoli - fresh picked can actually be described as "sweet". So thought I'd try the sprouts this year.
Beautiful garden, Susan! I am about to plant my garden this week-- I think I will finally have a few raised beds and a fence ready to go. Is it too late to put lettuce seeds in? I love brussel sprouts-- roasted in the oven with just a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You have inspired me!!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, I'm glad you are here! The lettuce I planted in March is ready to be harvested. I bought those as seedlings when I saw them at Agway. I also sowed lettuce seeds,along with spinach and mustard seeds, a few weeks ago and plan to sow a small area every two weeks for a continuous harvest of baby greens. Your brussels sprouts recipe sounds great! I will try it when the time comes. Can't wait to see your garden!
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