I have a hope that, in the future, when John Dear and I have our "big house and live in the suburbs," I will be able to have a large garden. This dream exists without much support as I have little to no gardening skills. But, I'm working on that. I successfully kept living plants alive all last summer. So what if they were geraniums, so easy to keep alive that my mother calls them "idiot and Jendeis-proof"? I kept 'em alive.
I'd like to have flowers and herbs, along with some fruits and vegetables. Here's how my garden would grow (that is, what I'd grow):
| Broccoli | Celery | Carrots | Cabbage |
| Lettuce | Potatoes | Garlic | Zucchini |
| Strawberries | Blueberries | Rhubarb | Tomatoes |
| Lavender | Mint | Rosemary | Dill |
| Basil | Parsley | Cilantro | Chives |
| Azaleas | Crocuses | Daffodils | Irises |
| Pansies | Peonies | Roses | Tulips |
Ooh, I got so wrapped up in the HTML that I forgot about cucumbers and cantaloupes and maybe a pumpkin and some turnips. I'll need marigolds to keep bugs away from the garlic. And maybe I'll have a bean pole with some string beans or morning glories.
Now, I understand that this isn't realistic (certainly not with a full-time job or a gardener on staff). Remember, this is just the dream. For now, I'll just have to settle for the farmer's market and planting my petunias and geraniums.
15 comments:
You should grow some radishes too. They are very satisfying because they grow so quickly. I was never able to get potatoes to grow.
I like your style. My garden only allows for 6 tomato plants and 2 pepper plants. I need MORE room!
My flower garden overfloweth as well.
I grow the worst veggies. The worst. I only keep them in large pots on the patio because when I put them in the garden, the bunnies eat them. But I do love your plan and the mix of veggies.
So how is your TWW going?
i love your dreams!
so I finally have a yard to plant in, but don't get enough sun for the plants to grow!!! Only broccoli and lettuce make it in my yard :(
As the owner of a total black thumb when it comes to gardening in any form, I'm impressed,
J
You can do herbs in pots. Basil, mint, and chives are pretty easy. Especially mint...it's a weed-literally, but great for mohitos!
Before we moved, I spent many hours drawing plans for gardens. I've lived here a year now and nothing's planted.
Thanks for your comment on my blog!! Your garden sounds nice, I used to get to have a row in my mom's garden as a little kid and I always grew corn. Yummy.
Ahh, I'm dreaming with you. If you quit your job first and stay home and garden, I'll follow you. :)
I am working on my first garden and the only things I have been sucessfull with are my Star-gazer lillies, and Knock-out roses. I will get it though. I just dont like the weeding part.
Sounds like a great garden! I have pics up of my dads garden on my blog...I so didn't get a green thumb...it is kinda purplish - ok black as night!
Hope your 2ww is going great!
You have to start somewhere...might as well be with dreams. This is the 2 summer in our house and we've only just planted our garden and it doesn't even have all that we want in it!
Good luck!
Hi there! I'm getting an early start on NaComLeavMo and wanted to let you know how much I love the name of your blog! Too funny.
I (finally!) started by own blog. I hope you can stop by and check it out if you get a chance.
http://lupuspie.blogspot.com
I have had enough yard for almost 6 years, and still haven't gotten to it!! LOL... Maybe you could come plant your garden in my yard?? We could work as a team!!!
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