This is my zone 8b Louisiana garden journal.
Things are coming along here in my little garden. The corn is taking off beautifully, growing tall and strong, while I have planted the tomatoes and beans in fabric pots, hoping for a bountiful harvest. I prepped the bed for the giant watermelon by digging a shallow hole and generously filling it with compost and organic fertilizer. Additionally, I got an interesting variegated seedling in a flower farm seed purchase, which I hope will add a unique touch of color and character to my garden.
The pansies are still going strong, and I am getting the watermelon planted with great anticipation. This year, we are going to plant giant watermelons that can weigh as much as a small child or maybe two or three of them, in addition to the smaller varieties that fit perfectly in the refrigerator for convenient snacking. I have got all the canna lilies planted out, their lush foliage adding a tropical flair to the flower beds. I also have new tomatoes and dill to plant out, which will provide fresh ingredients for our summer salads. It is getting time to clear out the winter crops, making way for the new growth that summer brings.
Lake Mary Gardens 