The other day I sat down and planned out my garden plot and decided that instead of having a bunch of containers I would add some space to my garden. Originally I had an 4×8 raised bed. Today I added three 3×3 raised beds and will add another one in a few days. This will allow me to isolate a few plants, and will be cheaper in the long run. I am mulching around the beds to provide a more landscaped look. I will still have some containers but they will not be the bulk of my garden. Now my garden will be even more enjoyable.
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Ok, so I ordered seeds from an online retailer (one of the companies that sells seeds at the box stores). I thought I could wait to buy but the seed companies picked up the old seeds a few days before I went to the store. So if you are new to gardening in South Florida be aware that you might have difficulty finding seed in late summer.
My seeds should be arriving in few days. I might have gone a little overboard with all the varieties but I will have fun trying to make it work.
Here is the list:
Tomatoes (2 types)
Carrots
Yellow squash
Cucumbers
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Bell peppers
Yellow onions
Bunching white onions (scallions)
Pumpkin (actually a seed from the rabbit food) my kids planted it.
I will also add strawberries.
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I planted a package of Burpee Big Boy Hybrid tomato seeds on Aug 13. I know it is early but I just could not wait. Today I separated a few seedlings out and moved them to larger containers.
I have also tilled my raised bed garden and added some new garden soil as well as some compost. This should help revitalize the soil before I transplant anything.
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