I love going to the farmer's market and supporting all the local farmer's. I especially love finding new fruits and vegetables that I have yet to try (like a purple sweet potato...it's true)! This time was a different kind of trip...I decided to buy some plants in an
Growing your own produce has several benefits; it can shave some bucks off you grocery bill, it is a great hobby and it ensures healthy eating habits! I have found myself just enjoying my deck even more now that I can watch my produce grow :)
Top pot: two strawberry plants
Little blue pot: pepper plant
The big guy: tomato plant
*The pepper plant was a gift from a dietitian for finishing my internship! Thanks Tiff! You know me too well :)
It's hard to believe these little guys are growing the best of all!
Do you have a garden? If so, what are you growing?
Those strawberries look GREAT! We just bought a composting kit to start our own compost last night. I would love to grow some fruits and veggies but dont think I have the greenist thumb. I am hoping my composting will push we to farm in the future. Otherwise, what am I going to do with all my compost material?
ReplyDeleteNo but I plan on starting one when I move to my new house. Haven't decided what to make yet though but those strawberries are tempting.
ReplyDeleteI grew plants last year, but only got about two tomatoes and no zuchinni. :( maybe i'll have better luck when i get a backyard and i'm not planting them in pots :)
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