It’s the first post on my new blog layout! A sugar baby watermelon. Which unfortunately, don’t tell anyone, I picked too early. It was completely white inside (but it was sweet). It was probably the rare albino watermelon coveted by gardeners worldwide. Any whoo, I’ll wait a bit longer before I pick the next one … Continue reading »
Category Archives: STAGES
watch plants grow from seed to harvest
Sunflowers: from Seed to Flower
I am very pleased with the sunflowers that I planted! The variety is called Summer Evening and the colors are beautiful. Continue reading »
Black Seeded Simpson: from Seed to Harvest
Here’s another bore-you-to-death lettuce post, but this time it’s Black Seeded Simpson! It’s leaves are vibrant light-green and airy. This lettuce is tasty and has a delicate texture. Continue reading »
Lettuce- from Seed to Harvest
I planted Rougette de Montpellier lettuce. I can’t pronounce it, but it’s delicious!! It’s a butterhead lettuce, with NO bitterness. Lettuces do prefer cooler weather, so it’s best to plant them in the fall. I planted this in the spring (zone 9) and it has been slow to bolt. This is a great lettuce to plant … Continue reading »
Garden Journal
Well, it’s been 6 weeks since I planted my Spring garden check out the before and after pics… First signs of “fruit” The End. See you in a few weeks for another update! Subscribe to my blog or you’ll be left in the dust. Just kidding, Leila Continue reading »
Spinach- from Seed to Harvest
Spinach is easy to grow and it tastes sooo much better from the garden. It’s rich and buttery and has a lovely texture. In 6 weeks you can have your own spinach. See how it grows… Week 1 Week 2 first sign of “true leaves” Week 4. Week 6. Let’s eat! See the growing stages … Continue reading »
Basil- From Seed to Harvest
This is my second post in a series that I’ve titled STAGES. It’s were I document the progress of what I’m growing from seed to harvest. It may bore you to death or it maybe kind of interesting? We will see! I planted Genovese Basil seeds in egg cartons. 2 weeks later…little sprouts. After the … Continue reading »
Marigolds from seed to flower
This is from a series that I’ve titled STAGES. It’s were I document the progress of what I’m growing from seed to harvest. Marigolds are easy to grow and great to plant in your vegetable garden. I planted Cottage Red Marigolds from seed. I started the seeds in egg cartons. I transplanted them 3 weeks later. … Continue reading »
Leila’s Garden 3 (almost 4) Weeks Later
Seedlings 14 days later…
See how seeds grow! It’s been 2 weeks & many of my seedlings have begun growing their “true” leaves and are almost ready to be transplanted. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, if you have any questions feel free to comment. I adore comments! Continue reading »
Seedlings 7 days Later…
I planted seeds a week ago, remember? Check them out today! Lettuces Sunflowers Spinach before it develops it’s “true leaves” Peas Cucumbers I’d love to hear from you, What are you planting this Spring? Check back next Tuesday for another update. Happy Planting! Continue reading »