What I planted ...

I didn't mention what vegetable seedlings that I planted yesterday in my previous post, I was so excited about getting the plot and starting the garden that I knew I wouldn't have the patience to wait for seedlings to grow so I called into the supermarket and purchased some seedlings.

The seedlings I prefer to purchase are from Awapuni Nurseries which I have purchased at New World and Pak N Save supermarkets, although I know that you can purchase them direct from the nursery as well.  Check them out HERE.

The seedlings that I planted yesterday are

* Mixed vegetables 6 which includes lettuce, silver beet and broccoli
* Mixed vegetables 5 which includes cabbages - golden acre, savoy and red
* Beetroot
* Peas - green feast x2
* Lettuce - mesclun mix
* Mixed Herbs E - which includes parsley curled and flat, and coriander

The seedlings come bundled in newspaper which is recyclable plus the bundles excluding the herbs have stated on them 'contains 9 plants' - most of the time there are a lot more plants in the bundles than what is specified on the label which always gives me a feeling of purchasing a bargain. I have had very good success from these seedlings through the years and have always felt that I get value for money.

I do sometimes purchase seedlings from garden centres but prefer to purchase them in my normal everyday activities instead of having to make an extra trip somewhere. We often purchase seedlings at the growers or farmers markets too.

Check back soon.
Donna-Maree

"Farmerlot"

Hi there,

We have recently moved to Tauranga from Whangarei. I enjoy having a kitchen garden and are missing my garden beds. So I decided that while I am waiting for some new garden beds to be up and running at the new house that I would join the Lets get growing Community Garden here in Otumoetai/Matua, Tauranga.

Check them out Here.

This means that I can start growing produce straight away and also start to meet more people too. I met some lovely people today who offered advice and some help to get me up and running.

Here is my plot before I started planting this morning.

Photo showing one end of my plot.

Photo showing this end of plot.

Although the garden is in town it is very peaceful and I couldn't think of a better way to spend the morning than planting in the sunshine.

Come back soon to check my progress. I love getting comments, so don't hestate to leave one.

Donna-Maree