Our First Garden

I do not have the best green thumb but with the extra space behind our garage I decided we should try a produce garden. 

“Everything grows in Houston” is what I have been told!

Last weekend, we bought a few plants to try. Avery really wanted a strawberry plant but they were sold out of the small ones. We caved in and bought the big one that already had some berries growing. We also got a jalapeno, green bell pepper, patio tomatoes, and some cilantro.

After the tree guys left on Wed, I went to Home Depot to buy a raised bed kit. I was ready to tackle the job.

While Avery was at school today, I started clearing the area and put the bed together. I promised Avery I would wait for her to plant the goods.

(please excuse the extras bricks, pavers, and wood shavings)

The tree guys removed some shrub/trees against our new fence. So after we planted in our garden, I decided to start leveling out the dirt so we can add some grass and make a new flower bed.

Kendall decided she needed to help in her own way.

 

She was one dirty girl. We had to strip her down before heading in to take a bath. Those clothes are going to need a good soak.

We had a blast. Now lets keep our fingers crossed that we have something to pick from that pretty garden!!