Summer

The Joys of Summer

The summer months are such a joy in the plant world.
All the planning of the year seam to go into the flowers and
vegetables we get to enjoy in the summer.

This is my third year with my garden by the house.

One thing I try to remember is it was a weed patch before I put the 

shovel in the ground.

Now we have a good sized garden with a little room for growth.

Companion Gardening is a great way to have all types of gardens in one.
Vegetables, herbs, flowers, and maybe a little fruit to go in the mix of things.

This year we purchased 6 blueberry plants. Having some fruit close to the house
is a great way to keep a good eye on it.  In the summer months when it gets hot
blueberry plants like to stay moist.  So we decided to plant them in the bed
closest to the house. 

 Making beds that are 36 inches wide and 20 to 40 ft long works well. 

The reason is this, you can work the bed without ever placing your feet

in the raised bed.  Which is a great way to keep the soil airy.

 In between each bed is a narrow walking aisle.
So if you have someone who wants to come visit your garden.
It will be a haven for you and your visitor to enjoy.