Garden Update

I have found that I really love vegetable gardening. I admit that I find myself going to the back door and just staring out at the garden looking for any changes and just admiring it. It has been so much fun to see the vegetables and fruit grow. I have even enjoyed working in the garden pulling weeds, watering the plants, etc.. Many people have told me that gardening is very therapeutic and I agree. I highly recommend it!

My garden has undergone a few changes since I planted it in March. It made it through the late freeze we had one night in April. Both of the cucumber plants I planted died because we had a heavy rain and the roots couldn't take it. So I planted two new cucumber plants and they seem to be doing fine. I also put mulch in the garden thanks to a tip I read online. It keeps the soil warmer, keep insects away, and helps with weeds.

I want to have an organic garden and a friend of mine gave me a tip to keep insects away. You mix a small drop of lemon Joy dish washing soap and water in a spray bottle and spray it on the plants. It is a natural insecticide. So far it has worked great.

I took these pictures today of the garden.

little strawberries

beginning to turn red!!

small yellow squash

bell peppers