Urban Farmer

We have had some very nice days here in the midwest making the garden an enticing place to be.  Today, especially,  was a great opportunity to work some more, trying to bring some reality to the dream of a productive, meditative place.

First I planted some more, both vegetables and flowers.  Radishes, carrots and beans joined the squash in one bed.  Chamomile and zinnia seeds place along the ends will add some color eventually.  Will be interesting to see how that turns out.

The tomatoes are looking healthy and safely at home in their spots.  Will probably add some more, perhaps larger, plants as well since I have the room.

Spent some time with my son also, looking over other parts of the yard and talking about the design.  We have a swing that will be covered in a homemade trellis, set into an area where we will spread some gravel and place a fountain.

On the other side of the yard we will likely put a larger flower bed that will swoop into the area where I want to place the mini labyrinth.

We also discussed some ways to generate privacy areas to include the gazebo and deck.

Finally, I had some flower plants given to me by a lawn service client who had over purchased.  For these I made a small bed outlined with stone block, placed just outside the garden fence.  Touched the garden off nicely!

Feels good to see some progress made toward the dream!

See you in the garden!

Jon

Tags: beds, flowers, privacy, swing, trellis, vegetables

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