Patio Garden Update: Spring Planting

I can't believe that I just finished my fourth planting of my patio garden.  I never would have dreamed that not only would I learn how to garden, but that I would look forward to the new season planting so much.



My winter garden didn't work out quite as I hoped.  The broccoli and Brussels sprouts never produced although they did grow.  I'm guessing that, like the tomatoes last summer, they just didn't get enough sun.



The season wasn't a complete loss.  I managed to keep my Kaffir Lime and bay trees alive.  At one point, I'd thought I'd lost them both, but, alas, they are both sprouting new growth and looking good. My oregano, mint and lavender made it as well. The bougainvilleas are even blooming already and they never bloom this early.  I might, just might, be getting better at this.







Undeterred and with the continued coaching from Carla Crownover of Austin Urban Gardens, I've selected a new round of crops for the spring and summer.  Carla brought me seedlings for yellow straightneck squash and pickling cucumbers.  She even shared two Charentais melon seedlings from her recent seed exchange with friends.







I rounded out the planting with a few herbs - basil, thyme and sage.  I skipped the eggplant this year.  I'm a fairly creative person, but I didn't think I could dream up an entire new season of eggplant recipes after last year's eggplant explosion.



Even more exciting than my own garden is the news that my sister has caught the bug and planted cucumbers and herbs as well.  My niece and nephew loved helping with the Earthbox and were excited to garden again.  Woo hoo!



Here's to a productive spring and summer!  What have you planted?