but that did not deter me and my housemate john for getting an official start on our garden! now, i have never really gardened before, but luckily john's job, and his knowledge, is all about gardening. so my, our, garden will be in good hands!
this morning we started by planning what things we would like to grow in our garden, then dividing them into families, and trying to map out what our garden will look like...
across the street from us there is an empty plot of land. it appears as if someone used to garden on it, but has been somewhat abandoned lately...
(here is a look at the plot across the street)
lucky for us, RDA (Rosedale Development Association...[Rosedale is the neighborhood i live in]) officially "purchased" this land, and has given the MVS house permission to use it for gardening. it looks like it's going to be a lot of work, but i'm super pumped about giving it a shot!(here my housemate john scopes out the scene)
(here is a view of the plot with the VS house in the background)
in addition to the numerous vegetables and other fun items we hope to grow across the street, we have a little slice of land next to our house that has been used by past VSers as a garden of sorts. we have decided this year to make it our herb garden full of basil, parsley, cilantro, and other goodies. today, despite the snow and sub-freezing temperatures, john and i trompsed out to get started on our herb garden.
(here is a look at the "garden" before we got started)
after a couple of hours of work, this small piece of land was transformed and is ready for some herbs to planted!
What a wonderful way to spend your free time. I'm super excited to see your progress as you transform the lot into a beautiful garden. It should also be a great tool for conversation with the neighbors. Have fun. Enjoy the outdoors. Eat great food. You go girl!! Tell John thanks for all his expert advice and help.
ReplyDeleteMake it a great day!
Love, Mom