A couple of months ago (about mid May), I decided to try my luck growing some tomatoes, zucchini, basil and bell peppers. I didn't want to plant them into the ground because I have watering issues on the side of my house, so I bought these cheapy containers to plant the vegetables in. I'm so sick of getting vegetables at the grocery store that have NO FLAVOR! I had forgotten that vegetables actually tasted good, until I went to the mediterranean two years ago and had fresh veggies everywhere I went.
We no longer have real Farmers Markets here in Orange County. Nothing ripe and fresh, so I've started "the farm".
It is growing like mad! I've already gotten some zucchini and I have tomatoes galore! I have about 6 bell peppers and the fresh basil is to die for. I got these little boxes at Home Depot, they are a bit flimsy, so I lined them with a trash bag and kept the plastic on the outside to help keep the moisture in. The farm is so fun to visit each day and see what is new. I can't wait until the tomatoes ripen. I have a feeling it will be while we are on vacation!
A couple of months ago (about mid May), I decided to try my luck growing some tomatoes, zucchini, basil and bell peppers. I didn't want to plant them into the ground because I have watering issues on the side of my house, so I bought these cheapy containers to plant the vegetables in. I'm so sick of getting vegetables at the grocery store that have NO FLAVOR! I had forgotten that vegetables actually tasted good, until I went to the mediterranean two years ago and had fresh veggies everywhere I went. 
We no longer have real Farmers Markets here in Orange County. Nothing ripe and fresh, so I've started "the farm".
It is growing like mad! I've already gotten some zucchini and I have tomatoes galore! I have about 6 bell peppers and the fresh basil is to die for. I got these little boxes at Home Depot, they are a bit flimsy, so I lined them with a trash bag and kept the plastic on the outside to help keep the moisture in. The farm is so fun to visit each day and see what is new. I can't wait until the tomatoes ripen. I have a feeling it will be while we are on vacation!
6 comments:
Sounds like you didn't know what a GREEN THUMB you had!
Way to go...
We bought these upside down tomato plant hangars & they are wonderful & mobile. Our tomatoes grow like wildfire in them ... nothing beats a home grown tomato. Yours look great. TTFN ~ Marydon
This looks wonderful Janie!
I loved reading about your trip south and all the photos! Looks like fun!
I will be happy to volunteer to pick (and eat) your ripening produce while you are on vacay! LOL. I love homegrown tomatoes and basil. I'll even walk the doggies in exchange (once a day). Love, Cyn
Ok, you got me converted! I will hav to take a look at those planters and reconfigure the patio to fit them all in! Fresh veggies are so yummy!
I have heard of vegetable container gardens, but never thought they would look so attractive. Your plants don't even need flowers to look good!! And I am happy you are getting fresh produce (although I thought California DID get pretty fresh stuff considering it can be grown year round).
Great job. Yum!! :-)
xoxo
Jane
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