Our Veggie/Herb Garden

[Cfloresgirl]

Yesterday we finished planting our garden and wanted to share some pics...they are in full sun so kinda hard to see..but here we go

There are 3 types of tomatoes in this area and eggplant
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/042508_13281.jpg

These are Basil and cilantro...
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/042508_13212.jpg

This is our Avocado tree we planted in the spring of 2006 with a pit I brought home in my purse from MX!!

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/042508_13213.jpg

One more view of entire garden..we have watermelon and cantaloupe at the end..in the middle are the peas, carrots and onions!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/042508_13211.jpg

[Laura]

So cool! I love growing veggies and herbs. I might get some work done on mine this weekend but next weekend the farmer's market opens up near me and that is where I get most of my plants. I will post some photos then!

[madrika]

that is lovely.....gardening is so therapeutic.

[Marie]

oh wow, that looks like a big space!!

[Auntlily]

Wish I had a piece of land to garden in. My mom has lemons, apricots, oranges and a pomegradate.

Oh and she has a chile plant. Those are kind of wild in south Tx.

[Cfloresgirl]

oops..

[Cfloresgirl]

oh hubby reminded me to tell you all he is also growing Chiles..forgot to mention!..yes we have alot of space.Where we live there are lots of older homes mine was built in 1948..so we have huge lots..but our house is only 820 sq ft..small but cozy...you can't find lots this size around here anymore..

Laurafern looking forward to your pics..Marie your yard looks pretty too...

[MMGCA]

your yard is looking veggiefull!.....

i wish i can have a garden...i have 2 dogs a chiguagua mixed and a lab-collie. they are mean to anything in my yard!.....:(

[Cfloresgirl]

Our biggest problem is all the cats around here...Myself and all our neighbors have cats and there are a lot of strays too so they consider my yard one big litter box eww!...If I see them in my garden I try spray them with the hose!

[jeannie]

Our biggest problem is all the cats around here...If I see them in my garden I try spray them with the hose!

they were leaving stuff in my yard too and I started doing that also and now when they see me they run. I just thought that was funny because I thought I was the only one who did that.:bounce:

when I have time I will start a garden too. Yours looks like it was a lot of work and it is looking good.

[Mami-cinco]

It looks beautiful and soon to be yummy. Thanks for sharing!

[Marie]

Our biggest problem is all the cats around here...Myself and all our neighbors have cats and there are a lot of strays too so they consider my yard one big litter box eww!...If I see them in my garden I try spray them with the hose!


I heard that mulch helps and also chili powder. I did the chili powder thing and the cats haven't come back. Of course with a big garden, chili powder isn't always the best solution.

[Cfloresgirl]

I heard that mulch helps and also chili powder. I did the chili powder thing and the cats haven't come back. Of course with a big garden, chili powder isn't always the best solution.

I was thinking to try and put chili powder around the fences..I do love those little guys.so thanks for this idea..wouldn't want to use anything that would hurt them...

[Emily]

Your garden is huge! It's spring here but were having really weird weather here this year. A coule days ago it was even snowing, and it never snows this time of year!

I did plant some strawberries yesterday; my daughter did I should say. Last year she ruined my strawberry starts because she planted them roots up lol. Why she thought the green side goes into the dirt I'll never know, lollll

[Cfloresgirl]

I did plant some strawberries yesterday; my daughter did I should say. Last year she ruined my strawberry starts because she planted them roots up lol. Why she thought the green side goes into the dirt I'll never know, lollll

OMG That is too cute! Don't you just love kids lol..aww that made my day!

[Dorothea]

Cflores, I didn't see this before! Looks Lovely!

[jsierra1982]

looks great!

i know for squirrels and birds you're supposed to put cat hair around your garden--but i guess that wouldn't work for repelling other cats!

[Cfloresgirl]

looks great!

i know for squirrels and birds you're supposed to put cat hair around your garden--but i guess that wouldn't work for repelling other cats!
That's new one! lol we do get a lot of birds...

Cflores, I didn't see this before! Looks Lovely!

Thanks Thea!

[2004mms]

Gosh, I prefer to plant flowers and to buy the veggies at the farmer's market, but now you all have given me veggie fever.

I think I'll let the kids plant a couple of veggies in one of the flower beds this weekend to get them interested in gardening. They love to play in the dirt so, it should be pretty fun.

I used to sell plants & all the veggies that did not sell, I would plant them and give them away to the customers. The only thing is that, sometimes, I would end up with tons of only one or two different types of vegetables. One year it was zuchinni and some odd pepper. It was difficult to even give away!

If I can figure out how to post pictures, I'll share a couple.

[Cfloresgirl]

I think I'll let the kids plant a couple of veggies in one of the flower beds this weekend to get them interested in gardening. They love to play in the dirt so, it should be pretty fun.


My kids loved it..My 1 and 3 year old helped me pull weeds. and helped daddy do a lot of the planting. Everyday since they are out there checking on THEIR garden...and helping me water.It has definitely become a fun family thing...my oldest well.. getting her out there away from texting or talking on the phone that's a different story!lol

[Cfloresgirl]

Well my garden is coming along:yay2:..we ended up planting radishes too..they are really growing so here's a few pictures...
Heres my basil and cilantro..behind that is those radishes!..
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/052508_18501.jpg
Green Beans~~and a few weeds!
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/052508_18511.jpg
The whole garden..our roses have bloomed too,chiles and tomatoes in the back..http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/052508_18492.jpg

[Laura]

That is looking really great!

[Cfloresgirl]

thanks..this year has started out better than last...

[Dorothea]

Wow, looks great!!:thumbup:

[Cfloresgirl]

were growin!
Squashhttp://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/070708_17021.jpg
Peas
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/070708_17011.jpg
Corn
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/070708_16571.jpg
~Carrots are taking their time, I'm being patient!~
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/070708_17001.jpg
Basil (cactus and tomato plants in back)
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/cfloresgirl/Our%20Garden%202008/070708_16591.jpg
My tomatoes seem to be taking forever this year!..any tips?

[Laura]

Oh - everything looks great!!

[Lachulagreeneyes]

I absolutely love the avocado seed from Mexico idea!!! Love your garden :)

[DeBenny]

Oh wow!!! I got to get going...

[Marie]

wow!!! that's awesome looking!!

[Cfloresgirl]

I absolutely love the avocado seed from Mexico idea!!! Love your garden :)Thanks..my hubby loves mixotes~I think that's how you spell it..so now that the tree has more leaves..he wants me to make them!

Oh wow!!! I got to get going...

wow!!! that's awesome looking!!

Oh - everything looks great!!

Thanks guys..Laura on your avatar are those flowers from your garden? I loved that big yellow (was it a rose?) in your avatar awhile back...

[raquel]

The garden looks fantastic! I envy you! :)

[Dorothea]

You go girl growing all thatbeautiful stuff! It looks delicious!