So my gardening adventures have begun. Two Sundays ago, my mom and I headed to Lowe’s equipped with a $10 off $50 coupon I received in the mail (would you expect anything less – heehee) and we ended up making some awesome purchases. I have to admit that I feel a little bit like a cheater since I didn’t plant anything right from seeds.. Instead, I bought vegetable plants and herbs that were well under way. I am proud to announce that after two weeks of being a gardener (can I call myself that now or is it too soon?) everything is still alive! My vegetable garden is not complete though. I’m still waiting on my husband to build me the sandbox garden that I want so badly. So, if you all would like to help and leave some comments encouraging my hubby to help out this weekend, I may have more vegetables to report next week. 😉 Once I have my sandbox, depending on the size of it, I plan to plant some peppers, cucumbers, cantaloupe and maybe some other fun veggies like onions and lettuce…
I will say that from a “frugal” standpoint, I went out on a limb when I purchased the Jalepeno plant. It was $10.00. But, it was gorgeous. Looked so healthy and had a ton of flowers on it when I bought it (I thought that was a good sign right??). Well, the jalapenos are growing so nicely. I’m going to have to do some research online to see when it is time to pick them! **Remember that I am a TOTAL non-gardener so I know NOTHING about what I’m doing! Below are some pictures of my adventures thus far. I will say that I feel so accomplished to have everything alive and thriving. Last night I made pasta with tomato pesto sauce and lots of fresh basil from my basil plants. Was so fun to pick fresh basil right in my backyard! 🙂
I would love some comments with any tips or advice you have for me! Would also love some ideas for veggies I should plant once I have my sandbox! I plan on planting veggies that are already under way so let me know if you know of any hearty vegetable plants I should focus on!
Below are some pics of my veggies and herbs thus far. Due to horrible neighborhood watering restrictions we have to resod and also ignore the fact that the grass needs to be mowed. Thank you. 😉 I plan to have the “sandbox garden” (do you all even know what I’m talking about when I call it that?? There is probably some official name that I’m unaware of. :)) inside the perpendicular border that my potted plants have created..
Tomato plant on the Left, Jalepeno Plant on the Right.. The tomato plant is starting to flower.. How long does it take for tomatoes to actually show up once a flower appears?
Closeup of two adorable jalepenos. 🙂 I have to research when I’m supposed to pick them.. There are literally 20 more flowers on the plant.. Will the plant reflower after current flowers turn into jalepenos?
The horizontal pot has two basil plants that are totally thriving on the left and the small plant on the right is parsley.
Greek Oregano on the left, Dill in the center and Mint on the right. 🙂 The dill was looking a little questionable last week but it seems to have rebounded.
That’s it for now.. Will keep you posted on the good bad and the ugly! Thank you to all of your encouraging comments and emails when I originally posted about whether or not I should start gardening. You all majorly inspired me!
P.S. A HUGE thank you to my wonderful mother for her help!
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My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..