My lettuce planter. Someone asked me about slugs last time I posted the lettuce. They aren't a problem because I grow my lettuce on the deck in a self-watering container. Keeps the rabbits out of it too. (Smokey is a different story though. I have to watch the little rascal. He likes to help himself to a lettuce leaf now and then.)
Tomatoes, peppers, and wave petunias are all just beginning the process of hardening off. I'm going to be supplying my neighbor and sister-in-law with plants. I hope the petunias do well. The tray I was using to carry them buckled yesterday, and all 17 plants went tumbling down the basement stairs. I repotted them and I'm hoping for the best.
One of the biggest of the tomatoes--this one is a Chadwick cherry. I'm also growing Brandywine, Stupice, and Kellogg's Breakfast. (Thanks, fiwa!)
7 comments:
Smokey likes lettuce? That's so funny. We used to have a boxer that helped herself to an occasional rosebud.
Your plants look just lovely Ruth. We were about to look to see if we could plow, when we got hit with about 3 inches of rain. So another few days before we can think about tilling. But the lettuce and tomatoes look almost good enough to eat right now! lol..
Everything looks so healthy!! I think it's very exciting that you've started your plants from seed. I've never heard of Stupice and Kellog's Breakfast tomatoes... I'd like to see photos of them when they fruit. I've ordered a Brandywine yellow as well as Black Crim and Mortgage Lifter.
Wow...already? Oh my goodness....I can't believe your plants are that far along. We are still getting a wee bit of frost from time to time at night so that wouldn't work here I am afraid. Doesn't it feel good to see the fruits of your labor tho?
I am always amazed by how much you do!
Oh, I hope your petunias survive! I love petunias. (I really liked your post about taking care of yourself the way you do your laptop! Very clever. Made me think!)
Spring is our reward for winter. How exciting to see all this new growth/new life. I've never tried seeds...I really should since I spend a fortune in annuals to supplant the perennials. Too bad I can't grow mulch!
I loved your laptop analogy too. Very clever!
Thinking about death with my father in the hospital. It's been on my mind a lot. I'm thankful that I'm spending so much time with him now, while I can. If the end is near, I'll have said my good-bye. I'm glad you were able to say yours.
Take time to smell the roses!
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