It's been a couple of weeks since we made our planters and planted the seeds. Only two nights have we had to cover the tender tomatoes. When my 88 year old grandfather heard that I had committed the sin of planting before Mother's Day, he was skeptical of my gardening abilities for sure.
Here is my future shade barrel. I planted the hosta last year when I accidentally pulled it while weeding. I stuck the then leaf in the dirt and watered it. I figured it would die over the winter. Not so...free hosta! I plan to get a start of a fern from my dear mother soon. Then I will buy something else with color that grows well in the shade. Perhaps I will find a deal on something.
Here is Ryan's Clematis. It too has a survival story. We bought it a new trellis when I notice it was growing way bigger than the old one. But it was so entwined in the old one that we dared not move it.
Here is the spot where I planted Morning Glory seeds. Oh, I just can't wait until they bloom! The pipes will make a great place for them to climb.
Here is Ryan's flower garden. A few seedlings are starting to appear. Next to it is some basil I bought.
Here is the big 4x6 box full of little seedlings.
These are the cucumbers, the biggest seedlings so far.
Here are the strawberries and green beans. A few green beans have sprouted.
Our next big project is to work on this neglected bed. It needs definition and a few more Hosta.
And finally the famous Bleeding Heart is doing its thing.
Your garden areas are looking great! We just went to my parent's house today and got some photos of their bleeding hearts, they are so neat looking. I too have basil growing, its the only herb that I really prefer to have fresh and use enough to justify growing it. Plus it seems to be really easy to grow.
I love this post! What pretty growing things you have!
We're a little behind you. I'm sure if I'd tried to put things out at this point, it would have been devastating. Or, I would have had to cover them more than once...including last night as I woke to (SHOCK!) frost on my car windows! I had to use the scraper!!!
I'm so glad the gardening is going well for you! I'm working on trying to get things situated for my secret garden. I think it may have to wait for green things, but I know at least it's cleaned out...ready for green things if I find any. ;')
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I planted the hosta last year when I accidentally pulled it while weeding. I stuck the then leaf in the dirt and watered it. I figured it would die over the winter. Not so...free hosta! I plan to get a start of a fern from my dear mother soon. Then I will buy something else with color that grows well in the shade. Perhaps I will find a deal on something. 
We bought it a new trellis when I notice it was growing way bigger than the old one. But it was so entwined in the old one that we dared not move it. 
The pipes will make a great place for them to climb. 
And finally the famous Bleeding Heart is doing its thing.
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Blessings, Melissa