This is an experimental garden year since it's the first year I've planted anything here, but I can already tell I want to add more beds. 😉
I started out with three 4'x8' raised beds and I kind of just threw things in there. The first bed has a blueberry bush, strawberries, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, snap peas, and 1 watermelon plant that is determined to conquer the world
The second bed is a riot of 10 tomato plants and yellow, red, green, and orange peppers
The third bed has 12 hot pepper plants (jalapeno, habenero, and banana pepper), zucchini, squash, sweet potato, lettuce, lavender, mint, and a basil plant that is related to the watermelon. 😉 It bolted while I was away so I'll cut it back and harvest what I can.
I sprinkled Marigolds throughout and will add zinnas next year. Our girl tossed those in her beds and I really like the addition.
I want to plant rhubarb, raspberries, okra, corn, asparagus, spinach, beans, and onions so I'd like to add 3 more beds plus cattle panels for trellises next year.
I'm hopeful our bees will stay and continue to thrive
They are a welcome and necessary component to success in the garden
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