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LOML has flowers and other ornamentals planted in front. Even our yucca is blooming this year...I'll have to get some pics to share later.
The veggie garden in back is my domain. Our back yards has two levels: the lawn, then a small orchard on a terrace below. In addition to a half dozen or so fruit trees, the previous owners built raised beds along the edge of the railroad tie retaining wall for veggies. This year's veggie garden (which will be planted this coming weekend) is going to be very small, since between the two of us we can't keep up with the output when things get going. (Neither one of us eats - or likes - enough veggies.) Last year I had three tomato plants and a couple of non-productive pepper plants. Since I'm the only tomato-eater in the house, I couldn't use all the tomatoes I grew, but was able to give away the excess to friends and neighbors. This year I'm planning the same number of tomato plants, plus I'm going to try pole beans, sugar snap peas, and carrots. Might also try some more peppers and see if I can do a better job with them. I'm also going to be planting giant sunflowers for the birds. That'll give the little suckers something crunchy to go with all the apples, plums, cherries, and peaches they'll be eating off the trees in the orchard.
Ted, I like your trellis ideas. I think I might just have to try to incorporate some of them.
The veggie garden in back is my domain. Our back yards has two levels: the lawn, then a small orchard on a terrace below. In addition to a half dozen or so fruit trees, the previous owners built raised beds along the edge of the railroad tie retaining wall for veggies. This year's veggie garden (which will be planted this coming weekend) is going to be very small, since between the two of us we can't keep up with the output when things get going. (Neither one of us eats - or likes - enough veggies.) Last year I had three tomato plants and a couple of non-productive pepper plants. Since I'm the only tomato-eater in the house, I couldn't use all the tomatoes I grew, but was able to give away the excess to friends and neighbors. This year I'm planning the same number of tomato plants, plus I'm going to try pole beans, sugar snap peas, and carrots. Might also try some more peppers and see if I can do a better job with them. I'm also going to be planting giant sunflowers for the birds. That'll give the little suckers something crunchy to go with all the apples, plums, cherries, and peaches they'll be eating off the trees in the orchard.
Ted, I like your trellis ideas. I think I might just have to try to incorporate some of them.