Saturday, July 7, 2012

Down and dirty

I didn't have high hopes.

We got a late start. Indiana soil is practically all clay. I have never planted from seed. And then there's the weather - hot, dry and stupid.

However, I am happy to say that things in Garden du Moi are looking good. Quite good, if you ask me.



My zucchini plant - well, one of them - is enormous and I see little buds ready to open.


My yellow squash plant is getting there. The leaves seemed to grow exponentially after last weekend's crazy storm. Their next-door neighbors, some cucumber plants, are doing alright though not as impressive in size.


And my tomatoes? Well, I couldn't be happier.


I have a couple plants with young fruit and a couple more with flowers.


I have a few varieties, though I'm not sure which as a co-worker gave me a mixed "bag" of plants that she had started from seed.


While I had luck with my tomatoes for the first part of last summer, I am doing things a bit differently this year. I finally "invested" in cages (77 cents at Menards this week!) and I'm only watering every other day or every three days, opting for a good soak when I do.


I also planted (not that bush - it was just pretty) some small-sized carrots and bibb lettuce. I see some carrot tops poking through and there's baby lettuce leaves. However, with everything going on, I have to say that the lettuce is the most intimidating. I am not sure when to harvest it and whether it will grow back when I do.

How does your garden grow? Any tips on the lettuce?

4 comments:

  1. It is always great to see your garden come to life! Soon you will have some fresh veggies to have for lunch and dinner :)

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  2. Yay for your green thumb! Our garden is DEAD DEAD DEAD!!!!!!! DEADER Than DEAD!!!! Sigh!

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  3. Yes cut lettuce leaves off and more will grow in their place ...ours have been bitter tasting so didn't give it a go again this year

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  4. My lettuce was growing great up until the puppy mowed it all down and now it won't grow back lol!

    Your garden looks lovely!!!

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