This past weekend I spent a lot of time putting in my garden. Where I live I have a very small yard, and before I moved in last July I don’t think that anyone had paid any attention to the yard for quite some time, as such, there are some unique challenges to creating a great garden. I am planning on writing about the garden as it progresses through the season, hopefully it will get me writing regularly.
Last summer, I was able to grow some tomatoes, (too many actually, but they didn’t ripen until I’d picked them and brought them indoors), and some cucumbers. This year I’m not moving in in July, so I was able to start the garden at a more normal time. I have increased the number of vegetables in the garden from 6 to 12, plus set aside a small space for herbs, (currently there are 4 planted, plus some more in pots). We’ll see how this all works in a space that’s approximately 6 feet by 12 feet.
I’ve also planted a lawn beside the vegetable garden and taken over the flower bed in front of the house, (formerly cared for by the landlord – just mow over it when the grass is cut). And, of course, everything is being done for as little money as possible.
So, that’s the introduction! There are some photos on flickr and I will cover more specific subjects in greater detail later on.
