Vegetable gardening is one of the many things in my life that falls victim to my tendency toward perfectionism - "if I can't do it perfectly, it's not worth doing at all." Which of course is self-defeating, but governs many of my actions nonetheless.
DH finally took the bull by the horns and just DID it. And because I wasn't the initiator, I can enjoy it without being critical of myself. Of course, we're first-timers and will make lots of mistakes, but if we get a few veggies out of the venture, and learn a few things, it will all be worth it. I ordered a compost bin this morning, and I've started saving veggie peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds.
Here are some pictures of my babies -
Cucumbers:
Eggplant (note the invader ALREADY munching on the plant's center - he's dead now):
Onions:
Peppers:
Tomatoes:
Zucchini (seeds):
The containers lining the edges of the patio, in full sun:
And for color, on the front patio, Petunias:
In fiber news, I've spun 3.59 miles of yarn this year. (I added a widget in my sidebar keeping track.) I'm aiming for 15 miles by Dec. 31st - just a fun goal I've set for myself. Now that I'm RETIRED, I have so much more time to spin and weave, and it's such a joy to have the time to dig into my fiber bins and choose bags of lovely soft color to spin.
I just finished this one, 700 yds of fingering weight 2-ply, from Enchanted Knoll Farm's "Black Magic Woman" batts. I love spinning this sparkly, silky stuff.
On the wheel right now, some lovely rainbow fiber for a customer. Bright color for spring!
Debbie, you're too cute. Just think of gardening as an adventure. No perfection required on an adventure. ;) I am so excited for you. It's a wonderful first step and every season, with every type of plant, you will learn more and more.
ReplyDeleteYour yarns are beautiful too. Love the colors, especially the rainbow!
Love the veggies and you new container garden! Watch out for those pesky bugs. :)
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