The Garden

Our backyard was pretty ugly when we moved in last summer....and we finally did something about it during the spring.  The holly trees were removed, the layers of white rock and bark were dug up and only the crepe myrtle was spared.  Then the clay breaker and new topsoil filled the beds and the planting began.  


Ethan's always wanted to grow hot peppers, so we started some red and jalapeño pepper seeds (unfortunately, only the red peppers survived).  We also planted some brussel sprouts seedlings, which we just found out take 6 months to produce sprouts.  Good thing we planted these in April, so we just might be able to enjoy them before we move. I also planted some wild flower seeds, dahlia bulbs, bleeding heart and my favorite, sweet peas.   All the flowers have done well, except the sweet peas.  Apparently, they don't appreciate the hot and muggy Virginia summer.  We love the way the garden turned out and it's nice to have something pretty to look at in the backyard. 

Before

After

Ethan's prized peppers

The first pepper harvest - time to make some hot sauce!