Some of the best patio gardens are born from vegetable and fruit scraps. This season, I have a lot going on from what remains after the recipes are done. It all starts with the seeds. If you sow seeds carefully, you can reap a harvest over the summer. In early April, I planted several varieties of seeds. Most were collected over time in my kitchen, while others were purchased to enhance what I already had. Here is what I planted and the progress with the patio garden.
I shop at the farmer’s market for produce items. It always seems fresher to me because you can tell when a carrot just came out of the dirt by looking at it. The fruits and vegetables are rarely packaged. They look like they came in by the bushel and just say wholesome to me.
Types of Seeds in the Patio Garden
The number of seeds I yield from a single vegetable is enough for several plants. I planted the seeds from a yellow pepper, two avocados, strawberries, blueberries, and a butternut squash. Last year, I had two sub-zero rose bushes returning into season after repotting with a new soil blend to add nutrients. Then I purchased and planted some Gladiolas, mini roses, and wildflower seeds to add color.
Today, all of the seeds have become seedlings. Many of the seedlings have matured into plants. Progress with the patio garden project looks like we will have plenty of colorful blooms, including fruits and vegetables. I am proudest of how my butternut squash is coming along. My grandchildren ask me every week Are we going to have to eat all that it produces, or are you giving some of it away? I laugh at them, but do not answer. It is truly a blessing when you can grow food. With pricing being what it is in the world today, I am happy to have the option of getting a harvest each growing season.