This past week I started planting my greens in containers on the back deck. They are easy to grow and they progress pretty quickly. The idea of having fresh greens right outside my back door is really appealing, too.
I’m happy to report that all my greens have sprouted! The thyme has also sprouted, and this year I’m determined to not let it fry in the sun. I am impressed and happy that leftover seeds from 2010 sprouted, too. That would be the lettuces and braising mix that I got from the Hudson Valley Seed Library.
Thyme sprouts are so cute!
I’ve also got tomato starts and peppers that can go in the ground soon. I am excited about eventually trying all these different peppers and tomatoes. Here’s hoping I have a bumper crop.
My garden plot downstairs is also doing well – I’ve got two tomato plants in there, and have direct sowed some basil seeds. I also planted some “bees friend”, calendula, and borage. I’m hopeful that this will bring me more bees to help pollinate!