Get Your Garden On!

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 It's almost SPRING!
The official date for Spring, in the Northern Hemisphere is March 20, 2018, and I can't wait. I enjoy winter, but I'm looking forward to spring this year. I love flowers and of course all the fresh vegetables. I plan on planting another garden and expand my kitchen herb collection. 

Lately I seem to be obsessed with succulents...

But look at these little babies! How can you not love them?

And look!

Many people have cactus plants in their yards and gardens in New Mexico. I really love these. It amazes me how they last through the winter temps and snow.

(Last year we had a good crop of Yuccas, too.)

So I have already started looking for pots, seeds and any/all tools to get a jump on the growing season. I found this 3 Tier Stackable Garden -  for indoor/outdoor use.  I like the fact that it is self watering and I can expand the number of fresh herbs I can grow NOW and I don't have to wait for warmer weather. It's not too big so you can use it in the kitchen or on the patio. Best part it's under $25USD on Amazon! 

3 Tier Stackable Garden - Indoor / Outdoor Vertical Planter Set - Self Watering Tiers From Top Down - Grow Fresh Herbs In The Kitchen or Patio - Smart Planting Pots - Used for Strawberries Herbs Peppers Flowers and Succulents (Stone)

​Also by growing in my kitchen I have the fresh herbs handy when I need them, plus I keep bugs and critters out of the pots.

Remember last year I had help from the neighbors in my herb pots?

It should also help keep the locals out of my pots. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a toad in the yard on or the patio, but not so much in the oregano. 

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Garden Buddy :D

I love all the blooming plants in the neighborhood too. You would think he could find somewhere else to play?

I also really like this Earth Box kit. (It has wheels! How smart is that?) Plus it comes with everything you need- I know I hate driving into town for fertilizer or planting mix. Each trip I find more things I "need" and end up spending $50 when I went in for a $5 item. This kit is a little bit more pricey at $57 but I figure it paid for itself by eliminating all those extra trips into town. You can grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on windowsills, on your deck or even the  balcony, or take it inside -  with our unpredictable weather I like that I can easily bring the box inside quickly. Plus container gardening means no weeding!

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EarthBox 1010011 Garden Kit, Terra Cotta

And if you are just starting out gardening and are unsure about which supplies or tools you need this kit has got it all including non gmo seeds. It comes complete with:

• Locally sourced Heirloom/Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Seeds, Starter Supply of High Quality Compost, Biodegradable Egg Carton Container, DIY Plant Label Sticks, Visual Reference How To Grow Guide,  and even a downloadable pdf  'Gardening Guide Book'.
•  It comes with Parsley, Arugula, Dill, and Cilantro seeds  - which you can grow year-round! 

All in One - Organic Herbs Home Garden Compost, Container and Seed Starter Kit

I'm ordering one for each of my nieces and nephews so they can start gardening, too. Have you started planting yet? Nothing beats a early Spring garden full of fresh, homegrown vegetables. MMMMM I'm already looking forward to being over run with squash and strawberries! 

I will update you on the garden process over the next few weeks and also don't forget I'm planning that BIG Pacific trip - so any advice on where to go/stay/see/avoid would be appreciated. 

Speak soon~

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