"Did I go a little overboard in my ordering?"
It looks like a lot but they weren't that expensive and as I was reading the catolog visions of fresh, yummy and organic veggies, soothing teas made from medicinal herbs, having my own savory herbs to season my cooking and lots and lots of pretty flowers to decorate with filled my head and it was hard to say "no". Actually I did say "no" to myself many times but I still ended up with a bunch of seeds!
I am still dreaming of all those things and am excited to get some of my seeds started soon inside. We have found it saves a lot of money to start our own plants so that is what we do.We have our dirt ready and so maybe we will get them in sometime this week.
In case you are curious, here is what we ordered to plant this year. The ones with an * we have never tried before.
3 types of Carrots (in a rainbow of colors)
Beets*
Zucchini
Spinach
Curly Cress*
2 types of Radishes
3 types of Cucumbers
Green Beans
3 types of Corn
2 types of Peas
Kohlrabi
Cabbage
Pepper
2 types of tomatoes (and actually I have leftover seeds for other types)
Watermelon
Muskmelon (Both the melons are northern varieties)
Cutting Celery
3 types of Lettuce
Herbs:
Lemon Balm
Basil
Dill
Catnip
Cilantro
Parsley
Calendula*
Flowers:
Ageratum*
Larkspur
Dianthus
Delphinium
Columbine
Camellia*
Forget-me-not
Gardening really works for me! With it you can get the best tasting and nutritious veggies and just working in it is lots of fun. It also is a good way to help you save money on your food bill.
What are you planting? Have you already gotten started? I would love to hear about your garden plans!
What are you planting? Have you already gotten started? I would love to hear about your garden plans!
That really doesn't seem like too many. It looks like a nice variety. You will love all the herbs! And if you store leftover seeds in a dry cool spot, you can use them next year.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you order your seeds from Abbi? I've tried some from local stores and they don't grow very well. Maybe it's just the way I plant them or something. Any advice?
ReplyDeleteYum! I love kohlrabi. I'm hoping to put in a small garden this year.
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ReplyDeleteI have to get with it and do my seeds too...I'm really behind. Its been something I keep procastinating. Not sure why!
ReplyDeleteWe're still determining what we'll plant this year, but I know for sure there will be strawberries, tomatoes, and potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI am ready to start thinking about our garden, too. How exciting to get all of those seeds in the mail.
ReplyDeleteWow, your garden will be wonderful! I can just think of all the fresh veggies ... mmmmmm. Can't wait to see pics of the progress and its growth.
ReplyDeleteI ordered a lot of seeds this year too. It is so exciting to start gardens. :)
ReplyDeleteRenee,
ReplyDeleteI got my seeds from Fedco. Here is the link: http://www.fedcoseeds.com/ They will only take orders for another couple of days however. (They aren't open year round.) As far as seeds, I have had the most trouble with geminating if I don't follow the soil temperature quidelines very well. I am still learning as far as having everything growing well. I recommend "The Joy of Gardening" it is a neat book with tons of good advice.
I hope your harvest is bountiful. There is nothing like picking fresh vegies, walking in the door and preparing them for dinner. Thank you Lord for Gardens!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to have success with seeds. I will buy plants again this year. Last year I spent $44 on plants at a school fundraiser and had enough tomato, eggplant, and pepper plants for four different gardens (I way overbought.) This year I want to add more tomotoes, beans, spinach, lettuce, cantaloupe, and corn.
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