Aside from these beautiful, happy broccoli, Lynelle and I now have a blank canvas on which to plant. Chris snapped this picture as we came home from the gym last night - it gives a sense of our new space. The back bed is still going strong, with those strong artichokes, nasturtiums and cauliflower, and I’m starting to clear out some of those winter veggies.
We’ve already planted some tomato seedlings in amongst the broccoli, figuring that when they’re coming up, the broccoli may be on its way out - we’ll see how that works out! The rest will go according to the plan . I started some melon and squash seeds, all the while knowing that they don’t like to be started. They apparently can’t take the stress of transplant, so you’re supposed to direct-seed them into the ground. Well, I couldn’t wait, so I tried it anyway. I’ll test the prevailing garden wisdom - I’m sure that’ll work out fine.
My garden approach is guilt-free, because I fully expect to kill everything the first time I attempt to plant it. That way, when some plants grow and thrive, I’m thrilled. It’s all a learning experience.
I’m encouraged by all the gawking from people passing by - we’ve had many people come by and say that they’ve become inspired! It is a little disconcerting to look out your front window and see strangers staring at your house, but ultimately exciting. Time to get to growin’!
