Vegetable gardening – Lake Mary Gardens

We are continuing to enjoy a steady supply of tomatoes and peppers from the greenhouse. I have been getting the English daisies, foxgloves, and snapdragons planted as time permits. I am particularly enjoying the canna blooms in the greenhouse that are giving a preview of summer with their bright colors.

The summer veggies and watermelon have taken over the cold frame, which has now been converted to a sort of row cover with bug netting to keep out the pests. This adaptation allows for a nurturing environment where plants can thrive without fear of being devoured by insects. So we have a multi-purpose table that can be used for potting up, a cold frame in winter, and, when opened and draped with bug netting, serves to grow my squash free from vine borers, ensuring a successful harvest. The combination of timely care and thoughtful design has turned our gardening efforts into a fruitful and rewarding experience.

English Daisy, Foxglove and Snapdragon seedlings

Summer garden vegetables planted February 15th

The pansies are back and will bloom profusely before it gets too hot. I hope to gather seeds from these beautiful flowers to save money next year, ensuring a cost-effective way to keep my garden thriving. The English Daisies appear to be mostly white, creating a border, with some exhibiting a charming single petal structure while others have a higher petal count, adding layers of texture and interest to the landscape. I am beginning to plant the spring flowers I started from seeds out in the garden in various places to see where they grow the best, observing the sunlight and soil conditions that lead to their optimal growth.

The mulberry tree is blooming, attracting bees and other pollinators that are essential for a fruitful growing season. I am hoping to keep the potatoes I planted in February safe from frost, covering them at night with protective blankets to ensure they thrive. Soon, we will uncover the greenhouse and plant out all the flowers I saved, and hopefully, we will have lots of blooms in all the beds.