Garden Update

The garden is moving along a little slower than I expected - just a teeny bit. Though I had a strong start, "growth" seems to be slowing down - lol. The tomatoes have sprouted and I am working in stages to test their durability in the sun and heat of the day. Mamie and Andrew want the tomatoes to succeed as much as I do - So we are tending to them like children. We have planted one tomato into the bed as a test. And after two days it seems to be ok. Time will tell.

Five Squash plants are now in the ground.

The squash are showing themselves to be quite hearty - we will see if they can stand the heat and sun - I am hoping that as they grow and spread they will help to create an energy in the garden that will welcome more plants.

Test Tomato in the bed.

The basil seems to be doing well and gaining self confidence. Andrew has transplanted some small shrubs and some are doing well and some are not.

Shrub Cutting Andrew planted 3 weeks past.

I asked Andrew why the yard has no grass and he said when no one was living here he got tired of tending to it so he just ripped it up - SIGH. I told him that was sad and so we are now watering the small patch of grass at the base of the palm tree and in just a few short days it has spread and turned emerald green - there is HOPE!

Patiently, I will wait for the beach grass to spread...

Tomorrow I head to the county for a meeting at Jola House so I will pick up some plants and bushes on my way back into town.

Soon enough my garden will be ready!