Yesterday I was feeling awesome and since I knew I would be starting chemo again today, I decided to start some seedlings yesterday for fall planting. I planted sugar pumpkins, long neck yellow squash, snap bush beans, tomatoes, basil, chives, and parsley. I also planted three aromatic herbs: lemon basil, spearmint, and catnip. I readied my stuff to plant several varieties of lettuce too. Those can wait a week or two.
The kids LOVE to help plant the seeds and make sure they stay hydrated with a spray bottle. So it is a great learning activity for them. Every window in the kitchen is now full of soon-to-be growing plants and a few already established herbs like dill and cilantro.
Now I hope I feel better soon so I can get the outside garden area all ready for planting. It needs some perimeter fencing and chicken wire to keep critters out, like bunnies….who will then attract the rattlesnakes.
I also did some research yesterday on the Pick Your Own site to find farms in my area that will be having Fall harvest festivities including walk-through mazes, hayrides, etc. all the while allowing you to pick fresh organic produce. I have some special dates reserved for these events.
Looking forward to Fall!
