Spring Garden Update

These are the four raised garden beds Chris and I have built, in addition to the long, low bed behind them that I built last summer. The long, low bed currently is planted with potatoes, broccoli, kale, and two kinds of arugula. We’ll plant it with squash and zucchini as well.

Unfortunately, Sydney dug up our tomato and basil seedlings last Wednesday, so on Saturday, we constructed a temporary fence with lattice work and rebar around the garden. I’ll show you the gate and arbor we sent up for the entry in my next update — just as soon as the rain stops!

We are also concerned about a late frost, so we added piping to the tomato bed to create a protective tunnel. More pictures of the finished version to come in an upcoming post!

And of course, last but not least, my little garden helpers. Sydney loves to bury things and dig them up later, and Annie loves to play ball while we work. Have you seen sweeter, happier dogs? We love them.

There is still quite a lot to do!

• We need to add the finishing touches to the gate, including 2×4 edging and possibly better stakes.
• We also need to finish out the paths around the beds with either mulch or garden rock.
• We need to work on a new irrigation system since the system I set up last summer won’t work for the new layout.
• We are still deciding wether to build two more beds or add a fire pit and chairs in the middle.
• And, we need to plant!!

I’ll keep you updated as we make progress each weekend. Spring is finally here!