How does my garden grow? Typically, not very well.
Behold my attempt at gardening…
- 1 lavender plant
- 1 sweet basil plant
- 1 little planter with seeds for basil, parsley, and chives
A bit pathetic, eh? But I’m trying.
I’ve never had very good luck with plants. Outdoors, I tend to forget to water them and they wind up baking in the hot sun. Or I get lazy about weeding and they get choked out. Indoors, I manage to put plants who need partial sun in direct sunlight, and those that need direct sunlight inside closets. Not to mention, I recently discovered that my cat has a love for shredding houseplants apart as well.
But I’m giving it all another go. Thanks to MyFolia, I’m learning about what type of lighting and watering-schedule different types of plants need to thrive. I’m doing my best to keep to a consistant schedule and keep my plants healthy. And so far? It’s working!
Just look at those happy little sprouts!
Now I’m really wishing that my husband and I lived in a house where I could plant more things — zucchinis, squash, pumpkins and tomatoes — but unfortunately, living in an apartment really limits you for outdoor space. So I’m container-gardening. There’s a group on MyFolia specifically devoted to container gardening, and a few people there pointed me in the direction of McGee & Stuckey’s Bountiful Container, which is apparently the guide to container gardening. It’s on my Amazon wishlist now, so hopefully I can order it soon! (And hopefully it’s not too late in the season to plant a few more things…
