We are continuing to participate in the Garden Challenge and it has been a month since I last posted on this subject, so it is time for a update. Since the children and I are studying WWII we are learning a about life during the War and food rationing. We decided to named our Gardens
First we got some scrap plywood out and painted it to better weather proof the wood. We used what paint we had on hand
Little Man decided to named our vegetable garden "Victory Garden" just like in the books we are reading on WWII
Princess decided she wanted to name the flower garden the "Dragon Garden"
Last Month the only thing we planted was our potato plants and they are doing so well
We should have a bumper crop if I can keep the bugs away.Next we decided to try planting a few other items
We have planted broccoli, pumpkins, radishes, spring onions, carrots and lettuce.
For flowers we planted poppies, foxglove, Mexican Hats and Sweet Williams.
We put all our seeds into our mini hot house. I found this at a garden shop and am trying it out for the first time this year. I am noticing more seeds have made it to little sprouts than last year.
We going to try growing indoor mushrooms this year.
The plot where our vegetables will go once the seedlings are big enough!Princess really wanted a Flower garden this year so she took on the responsibility for planting the flower garden with a little guidance. She did a great job.
We planted a few flower seeds in trays and are hoping to expand the flower garden this spring!Join in the challenge, link up begin April 28th go here for more details!
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The gardens look beautiful and I love the names your kids chose! Since my kids are taking a homeschool garden class once a week, all of us have been more into gardening and enjoying it. I hope to post about the garden my kids are doing with my in-laws soon! Clicked a vote for you and happy growing! :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I love foxglove, but have never gotten it to grow in my garden. It is a "weed" here too, how sad is that! I think it is supposed to only grow after two years or something of that sort, but it has been multiple years with multiple plantings...sigh...oh well, I do well with other flowers.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to see your son and daughter working together. I'm sure they have their moments, but they seem to enjoy doing things together. That is great, and your garden looks wonderful. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteWe have also learned about "Victory Gardens" this year, but we haven't started one of our own. Yours sure is inspiring!
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Wow, I loved the garden you are making and it is even more impressive that your children are so involved. Thanks for sharing the ideas. I wish our weather here would allow gardening. I hope soon!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
I planted my first garden this year. I am hoping it's a success, but it's a wait and see kind of thing. I only did a few things...jalapenos, pablenos, banana peppers, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes and watermelon just for fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if any of it will grow, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Happy Thursday! Hope you are having a great day or should I say, I hope you had a great one :) Just saying HI and clicked a vote for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read about your garden when you post. my mother is a great gardener and I am finding I am enjoying it now where as when I was a child I wasn't so keen on it:) Incorporating into our studies I think helps the children:)
Hi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteI didn't know fox glove was a weed in some areas:(. I hope it doesn't take 2 years to grow my daughter doesn't have that kind of patience:)
Hi Lynda,
ReplyDeletePictures are deceiving we have plenty of arguments between them. But for the most part they do well:)
Hi Learning Table,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting:)
Hi LeAnn
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind and supportive with your comments:) Thank you
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better. Good luck with Tomato and peppers. I have tried growing both and have had no luck so I didn't try this year.:)
Thats a good idea naming the beds.
ReplyDeleteHi Zonnah
ReplyDeleteThanks we were trying to do a tie in for our WWII studies.