Sunday, May 3, 2009

I put phase 2 of the garden in today. Had intended it would only be herbs, but then I found a partial packet of green bean seeds from 2 years ago. Here's what went into the ground today: Herbs: back (4th) row: dill. 3rd row: basil. 1st (front) row: cilantro. The bean seeds all went in the 2nd row...with a smattering in the dill-row. While I like dill, I realize that it's basically a weed, so figure just a few plants will make it through "cuts" --- the little exercise with the tomato and pepper seedlings taught me a big thing this year - always over-sow the seeds. Like 2-to-4 times as many as you want, and then yank out the weakest seedlings, if there's multiple to choose from. Here's some pics showing the seeds in the ground, and the relationship to phase 1. The sideways picture in the middle is looking from the east, down the rows, back to my cellar door. Turn your i-phones for a better view. Hope I didn't jinx myself by putting the plants in without Dennis. The phase 1 plants he put in are all doing well (note the 2 milk jugs with the tops cut off). More financial stuff and a little plan soon to follow. Cheers!

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