Fall planting

I planted 3 apple trees this past weekend. A Macintosh, Honey Crisp, and Granny Smith. We have a great local farm stand and nursery, and lucky me, trees and shrubs were half off! We went apple picking this weekend also (Macintosh), and a) boy were the delicious right off the tree and b) boy were there a ton of apples on each tree! Probably hundreds on each tree. My husband is trying to temper my expectations of our mini orchard (he's right!) but a girl can dream, can't she?!

I also planted a blueberry bush, mint, daisies, and a Hydrangea bush that my 8 year old wanted. How do I say know to a boy asking for plants? I don't! We need to get some mulch, but otherwise they look pretty good, as they hunker down in anticipation of winter. But first, we must all get through a summer surge: temps in the 90's are expected tomorrow.

Addicted to Planting

So last week I bought seeds (lettuce, etc.) and planted a fall crop. Then this weekend while getting farm fresh veggies, I bought some lettuce and broccoli plants. Of course I did! I planted in 4 areas around the house, including a container on the deck. What I hope to learn is how the different areas, with different sunlight conditions, affect the plants. Well, actually I'm still just desperate for a crop of anoint, and hedging my bets :)

Fall planting

So last night I took my middle son (age:7) out to dinner, and while we were out I took the opportunity to get some seeds. No planning, no strategy, just picked up some seed packets of various lettuce varieties, with visions of freshly picked salads this fall, and in hopes of actually being able to grow something this year at our new house. My husband thinks I'm a little crazy planting so late, and he's probably right. Especially without an actual plan. Now, I've mentioned (ok complained) about the clay, rocks, and slope of the yard. The previous owners actually did do some landscaping, particularly in the front and a bit down one side, so not all the soil is awful. That being said, I did not prepare the soil at all. I'm doubtful anything will actually grow, but hey - you never know, I may get lucky. And when I win the lottery I'll let you know! Happy Friday!