Saturday, May 28, 2011

It's in, it's done, they are planted, now the impatient girl must wait patiently...

 It is done and I am soooo happy.  I have vegetables planted.  The radishes and lettuce are already up.  Go ahead deer, just try and get my garden:)  I cannot thank my wonderful husband enough for such an amazing present.  Just so you know it was a complete surprise to me. 
We had three inches of rain and that brought to light where the drainage issues would be.  Hopefully the little retaining wall, patio slabs, and carefully shaped dirt work will alleviate the issue.  Another solution to the drainage problem was digging out tons of clay soil, replacing it with gravel, then a layer of topsoil.   Not the funnest part of the project.




I actually bought tomatoes.  A huge step for me.  I really want to make salsa.  Maybe even homemade spaghetti sauce.  We will see.  Kelly made me a nice shelf from scrap items around the shop.  It works perfectly.  My plants are so happy in there.  The shelf will be great for my tomatoes and peppers.  I put parsley, sage, basil and a marigold in the wash tub planter. 






Ella has been great and has not tried to go inside.  Please note there are two pine cones in the photo.  I was not keeping up with my real job, pine cone tosser. 



I just want to point out that while it did not get above 59 today, my 79 cent thermometer said the greenhouse was a balmy 80 inside.  Tomato gardening here I come.

19 comments:

  1. Your greenhouse is so cool, I am so jealous! You both worked so hard putting it together and getting it in place. Your tomatoes will love it in there!

    Ella is the cutest doggie.

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  2. So happy for you and can hear your joy and exciting ringing through the post! Such fun! Salsa making here you come!

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  3. Your greenhouse is fantastic! What a great gift from your hubby! I love the washtub, that was a cute touch to add! :)

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  4. Love you Greenhouse,your Dh is a sweetheart i bet he is looking forward to home grown tomatoes.

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  5. I came to your blog via another one because I saw the thumbnail photo of your greenhouse. i am so so so jealous...I really want one. *sigh* Yours looks fantastic!

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  6. It looks fantatic, Bonnie! You are just going to have a great time. That's a great shot of the deer looking into your greenhouse! LOL. I can see why you need one!

    Now, go and get pine-cone throwing!

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  7. Your husband did give you the perfect present! How sweet of him. I loved the way you had it installed, the little retaining wall, and the garden on the lower part of the terrain. As Marissa said, that washtub gave it a final touch!

    We also plant tomatoes and, besides canning them for the winter, we prepare the spaghetti sauce and chili. Yummmm...

    Ella seemed to be anxious for you to finish your picture taking, so you could go and play with her. What a sweetie she is!
    Have a great Sunday!

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  8. Again...I'm so jealous! Can't wait to see your tomatoes. Being a gal from the South, I love tomato sandwiches!! XOXO

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  9. What a nice gift! I love the old washtub with flowers in it too. 59 sounds pretty nice, it was 98 here in Ok yesterday. Bet your tomatoes will grow great in their 80 degree glass house!

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  10. What a fabulous hubby you have! Love the 79 cent thermometer, but absolutely love the image in your header! Gorgeous!

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  11. Wonderful set-up, I have greenhouse envy!
    Are those bee hives I see in the background?

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  12. Question for you....after the muscari is finished, I always cut off the dead flowers. Is this the right thing to do, do you think? Also, do you cut back the greenery? It doesn't seem to turn yellow and die back the same way the tulips and daffs do.

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  13. Hi Bonnie...thanks for the info about the muscari. I wouldn't mind if they spread a little, so perhaps I will leave SOME of the flowers to go to seed. And I'll leave the leaves alone.

    The weather is slowly improving here. It's been wet, but that is good for the forests, hopefully we won't have a bad fire season in a lot of the areas.

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  14. The bench looks great and it fit just like Kelly said it would! I have a great salsa recipet when you are ready for it.

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  15. What a sweet husband! I would love to have a greenhouse. Maybe someday! :)

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  16. What a great spot. You are going to have lovely tomatoes and I can almost taste the homemade salsa now. B

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  17. That is an awesome looking greenhouse! How wonderful for you! You'll be so happy puttsing around in there! What a great surprise from your hubby!

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  18. It looks so great! I hope you get lots of tomatoes too!

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