Garden and Flowers

When we moved to our home here in GVR, the second Summer in our house, I wanted a raised Garden in the back yard. It's not big, but I do love it! And I love my flowers that I have all around the yard. I can not wait to see how much they will have grown by next Spring/Summer. My 'Country Cottage' is coming together.

First off, I have learned that as much as I want to grow and utilize herbs, I don't. So, with having tried different herbs the past two summers, I have decided next Summer I will not grow them. I will keep my pumpkin patch, tomatoes (mmmmm... they are so tastey!), lettuce, radishes, carrots, onions, cilantro, and the chives that come back every year (I mainly don't use the chives, but I do enjoy the pretty flower that comes at the top in August).

Should I feel bad about the herbs? Nope. I admire those who do have herb gardens and utilize the herbs, but it's just not in me.

I have also learned that my Gerbera Daisy and Hydrangea need LOTS of water. I have learned that I need to water them both in the morning and in the night. This has greatly helped them perk up and make me smile. The Gerbera Daisy is strategically placed on our back step so I can see the pretty red Flowers every time I sit at the table and look out the door window.

I am SOOOO excited to see my peony bush blossom in the Spring/Summer next year! Yay!!!! And my lilacs.... the Spring flower will be so lovely to have in my kitchen!