I finally had time this weekend to work in the yard and plant our garden. It was definitely hard not to plant a shit ton of everything, but we want to keep it simple this summer. I went heavy on the herbs (there is nothing like opening your trunk full of herbs when you get home from the market!) We have some returning perennials and some random weed/flowers that were growing everywhere (so I transplanted some to pots to save on buying a ton of annuals to brighten up the front porch). As the spring and summer progress we are going to transplant prairie perennials from ditches and our friends' land. They will be easy to care for and will make an appearance every year (can't wait to see you year after year butterfly milkweed!)
Mmmm...Cilantro
Our false indigo came back!
Julie Child is starting to bud and has doubled in size!
Lavender!
I could just wallow in lilacs.
Marigolds in the garden to attract butterflies.
Our mint is also back!
These are the flowers that were growing everywhere in our yard (and I repotted). No idea what they are.
Oregano.
...keep waiting, it will never drop.
Rosemary.
I'm very lucky to have so much room to garden, but if you aren't so lucky, don't fret, you can garden anywhere! Here is a fantastic book to check out:
Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler.
