I spent much of yesterday afternoon outside surveying and cleaning the garden. While there is still a lot growing and blooming, it is clear that it is time to wrap things up for the summer and move on into the fall.
This year was a success for my family in the garden. John built Jack and Amelia each a garden box. They had free reign on what to grow and a budget to help get them started. Jack focused on flowers and Amelia on Vegetables. At 8 and 6, they were at a great age to take ownership of their own gardens. They chose flowers and vegetables that they would enjoy caring for and harvesting. They took great care to weed and monitor progress. I was amazed by how observant they were.
Here is what they grew
Jack's Flower Garden
Amelia's box in full bloom
Jack harvested many tomatoes and Amelia beans, peas, potatoes and carrots. They learned that you can’t predict your successes. Amelia’s peppers and cucumbers didn’t produce. Some times things surprised them and grew beyond their wildest dreams. Jacks hollyhocks and petunias ran wild! Amelia had enormous nasturtiums and tons of potatoes.
Once again, I have been totally inspired by my children. As we clean up for fall, I think we will try some fall plantings. That will be a first for our garden.
Enjoying a home grown potato
What were your biggest garden successes and failures of the summer?
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