Naturally Simple Blog

I spent a lot of time looking for something worthwhile to do today and then the Universe answered the question for me when many of my fruit plants were delivered Tuesday afternoon.   What better way to spend our day than outside working on making our own little corner of the world more sustainable?
We planted grapes around the arbor and potted blueberries and ginger root.   You can see the rain barrel in the corner waiting to be decorated and put together.  We still have one more grape vine along with raspberries and hops vines to plant.  I think Friday will be our next grand planting day as it is the day to get the bean seeds and cucumber seeds in the ground, as well.

We also took some time to water and tend what we have already planted.  The kale and lettuce I planted in mid-March are coming in nicely.  I recently planted chard in front of those greens.  The theory being that by the time we have eaten up the kale and lettuce,  the new greens will be producing and I can plant some hardier greens (Malabar Spinach and Mustard) along with some pretty tomato or pepper plants in their place.

I am  happy with my early peas.  I think they look pretty good despite the snow and cold they weathered.

We did take some time out for fun though at a potluck held in honor of one of our favorite little girl’s fourth birthday.  Isn’t the magnolia tree fantastic.  I am jealous of all her beautiful flowers.

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