Ahh.... The Good Life!

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today! Some of you may have been wondering where my Square Foot Garden update is. Well, I had some pictures right after we got them built, but then I had some puter trouble, and had to do a full recovery on it, so I lost the pictures I had. I tried to get them uploaded somewhere before I did it, but it wouldn't work. So, I took some new pictures today! The only difference is, there are nice sized plants growing now! You can click on them to see the bigger version.

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

This is the first box. It's 4x4 feet, as they all are. I have a few herbs, some cabbages, and some bell peppers planted in it.

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

The second box has cauliflower, some more herbs, peas, and zucchini. I plan to get some tomato cages for the peas and zucchini to climb.

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

The last box has green beans. Blue Lake, to be specific. I didn't pay attention to my book when I planted them, and didn't get enough in it. So, I will be adding some more in the next few days. The book says you can make 16 holes in each square, and put 2 beans in each. I went by the bean package for spacing, and only put 6 in each square. So, I'll be able to get a LOT more beans in there! Yay!!!

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

Max tried to help when we were getting the boxes ready and things planted, but it turned out he wasn't as much help as he thought he'd be, so my hubby helped with a lot of it. He helped screw the boxes together and mix the soil. We did it on a tarp (as the book suggests), and it really did a nice job. I wouldn't have been able to do it by myself, though, as it was pretty heavy.

My hubby gave the boxes one dose of Miracle Grow. I didn't know about it until later, so I told him no more, as I want to see how they do on their own. Mel's Mix (the soil) should contain all the nutrients the plants need. That's part of the beauty of doing the Square Foot Gardening. You shouldn't need to fertilize, or use as much water, or space, of course. So, we'll see how it goes.

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

I also wanted to tell you about a prize I won during the UBP 2009! It's a lovely bag from Natalie, over at Crafty Natalie. I was a bit slow at seeing the message she sent, so that's why I'm just now telling you about it. But she was so sweet when I finally contacted her, and got it right in the mail to me! I just got it today!

From 2009-05-27 bag garden

Isn't it cute??!!! Thanks so much Natalie! I can't wait to start using it! Readers, if you like unique bags, you really should go to her site, and check out her wares. They are all just beautiful and well made!