Garden past and present

What gives you a little bit of peace in your day? For me gardening and doing yard work along with some other things gives me a bit of peace. I have be gardening for a couple years now and each year I learn something new. Whatever I learned/learn about gardening comes from books,YouTube, searching the web and trial and error. Each year I get a little bit better and a little more brave.

Last spring/summer I had one of my best seasons. I planted carrots, bell pepper, basil,parsley, and lettuce. I used seeds for all of them this time around. The bell pepper plant was a gift from my grandma and it came with 3 pots and seeds. After the bell peppers grow I planted them into the ground outside. This was something new I tried as I have only planted in containers. Three plants produced 4 bell peppers. Since I started late in the season that was all the plants produced. I did have problems with spiders so I sprayed the plants with Epsom salt and water. I also cut some cardboard and wrapped it around the base of the plant so that the spiders couldn't climb up.

The basil and parsley also grow well but the parsley ended up dying. A carrot did end up growing but it was later in the season and there was only one. I still have had no success with lettuce so did is one that I want to master. In the pass successes I planted hot pepers and tomatos And it worked out great.

This season I plan on planting squash,cucumbers, hot pepers, and carrots all in containers this time around. I want to try vertical gardening for the squash and cucumbers but we will see. If any one has tips for growing lettuce,squash,, or cucumbers i'll love to hear it.

Plants of the season

In September of last year I planted some basil and parsley and in December I planted some bell peppers. I wanted to plant something that could with stand the cold and could be in doors.  My grandmother bought the bell pepper seeds and it came with the pot and dirt. I used an old cup to plant the basil and a old flower pot for the parsley. Now its time to replant the bell peppers and the parsley. The great thing about this adventure of gardening is that I'm doing this all by trial and error. Ever thing I know I researched to find out.

I have 1 parsley and basil plant,and 3 bell pepper plants. The basil and parsley smell so amazing :) I cut all the parsley that was growing and placed it in a jar with water in the refrigerator. 2 days later more was growing and is almost time to trim again. I still haven't found a way to keep the basil and parsley upright but I'm working on it.

Last week I did it....I transplanted the parsley and bell peppers. I underestimated how much dirt I needed so I have to go and buy some more before I can do the same for the basil and other bell pepper plant. I also have to buy another 5 gallon pot. I'm thinking of picking up some strawberry seeds while I'm at at it.

What I have planted so far 2013

I wanted to share with you all what I planted so far this year.  I do have plans to plant more this coming week. It has been so nice here in Georgia with temp.in the high 80's. Sadly I could not enjoy it due to school but a break is coming. I'll post pictures or a video of what I planted in a couple weeks. I will also be posting a book review by next week if not this week. My last final for this semester is May 2 and I cant wait for a break. Its very long due. I made a list of things I want to achieve this summer and hoping I get it done. Any ways here is a video of what I planted. I'll love it if you shared with me what you have planted or hope to plant. I will also love to hear any tips on gardening if you have any. Till the next post......Assalmualkium (peace and blessing) 

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Busy week

Last Friday started my busy week that seemed to last forever.My sister was 37 weeks and started to have contractions around 7:00pm.She was waiting to see if they would go away so my younger siblings and I went head and walked to my dads house.He lives a block away from my mom so it mad it easy to go with my sister to the hospital.My mom called and said my sister and her where going to go to sleep and if my sister could not sleep we would go to the hospital.So around 3:00am my mom called and said thy where going to the hospital.Anyways we go to the hospital  and around 11:00am we are home going back to bed.Well after we got something to eat. It turned out to be a false alarm but,soon the new baby should be here.July 4 is the due date but, well see what happens.I had to do a 4-6 minute speech Monday and I think I could have done better.I'll have to wait and see my grade like everyone.My teacher didn't make me and I think a lot of people confident that we did well.Wednesday we got are assignments for are group project and I'm happy with the people that are in my group(one girl went to the other group .Now my group is good :))Have to get to work on the project as well as study for my midterm.So I think I might have one more busy week.Hang in there if your having a crazy week you'll make it through.If your not having a crazy week enjoy it.Till next time have a good week.

Tomatoes are ready to harvest

Today I harvest my first tomatoes.It was exciting and sad in a way I don't know why I was sad. :( Anyway I still have two tomatoes that are not ready to harvest yet.Does anyone know what to do to get the tomatoes to continue to grow big and not just stop.I have one big tomato and the rest are small.Like in the picture above.I'm not a fan of tomatoes but my family is.I plan on making salsa I just have to wait for the peppers to finish growing.

In the picture it may look like it's done, but I have to wait for it to turn yellow.What things do you like to make with tomatoes?Here is a picture of the plant before I picked the tomatoes.

Look for another book review maybe Thursday.The book i'm read I love the author and the series.I just can't wait to write a review on it.Have a nice day :)

tomato's,strawberries,and cayenne....

About a week ago I brought my first plants.I didn't really have an idea of what I wanted when I went to the store.There was so many plants to choice from but,I know I wanted to have vegetables and fruits.Since I live at home with my mom and mom rents I have to grow container plants.We saw a peach tree and we wanted it so bad along with grapes.I finale decide to buy a tomato plant,strawberry plant and cayenne pepper plant. So far my tomato plant is growing amazing and soon we will have tomato's.My strawberry plant needs a lot of help so I have to go buy a ton (two things) to help it out a bit.Also my cayenne plant is getting attacked by bugs so I need to find a safe pest spray. I did some research for homemade pest spray and I might just make my own.If you are thinking about starting a vegetable and/or fruit garden I think the best thing to do is get a starter kit or a plant that is already growing.Like I did.I plan on going back and buying bell peppers and cucumbers.I'll let you all know how it turns out.