When I first moved into my townhouse, I wanted to grow food.
I planted lettuce and beans but deer devoured them before I had
a chance to pick and enjoy them. I gave up and bided my time.
Finally this spring a group of neighbors requested and
received permission to create a community garden.
We recruited the required ten persons and raised funds to build
raised beds. The HOA helped pay for fencing and soil.
Luckily for us, one of our group is a landscape designer.
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water barrel that can be filled once a day.
Concerned about attracting and feeding bees and butterflies,
we requested permission to plant a flower patch
outside the veggie garden.
Most of us also planted flowers with our veggies.
Lettuce, spinach and kale arrived quickly and soon
zucchini, radish, beans and peas were in our kitchens.
No one really thought corn would take off but it's coming right along
And now here come the tomatoes!
Pumpkins, acorn squash, even watermelon are in our future.
And we love to share our bounty.
1 comment:
I love your garden. Mine is tiny by comparison, but I've really enjoyed it. I tried
kale and arugula, but they bolted very quickly. Must plant earlier next year. Got a few cucumbers (maybe 3), but two small tomato plants did really well, and I've had grape tomatoes every day and the little patio container plant has produced about 20 mid sized tomatoes. However, Jono's Big Boy tomatoes have taken the taste prize. They make the best sandwiches, which I could eat every day. My basil plant has also done well. That was a good pairing. The bees have loved my flowers and today we saw our first monarch flitting from flower to flower. Thank you for sharing your patio privacy methods. Lovely and functional. Continue to enjoy and share your stories. Lynda
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