Thursday, October 3, 2013

October Garden Preparations and Paint Stick Plant Markers

Just sharing some pics I snapped with my phone this week. In October the garden awakes again from the summer heat. It is bursting with color right now.

I gathered all my old paint sticks to make plant markers.

October garden planting, paint stick plant markers












Staggering the planting of tomato plants to a couple per month starting in March was the best thing I did. I tore out old plants and had new fresh ready to give me a steady supply of tomatoes. Still picking some everyday. Next year I will plant double the zinnias. The joy they bring me is immeasurable. I pick a bouquet every few days. They are bursting right now.

10 comments:

  1. Love your little garden area, it is so cute with the pretty flowers and that yummy fruit, wow look at those tomatoes, how cool...love the window sill lookin out..so sweet.Phyllis

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  2. Oh yes, do plant double zinnias next year. Such a happy and cheerful flower! Love your window sill above the kitchen sink. So delightful.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  3. I love fresh flowers in my kitchen window. Wish I had some fresh tomatoes.

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  4. Looks beautiful. Love the vignette by your kitchen window. xo

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  5. How lucky you are, to have a bumper crop of tomatoes!
    Beautiful zinnias too .

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  6. I can always tell when a garden thrives it is mainly because the one tending it is a worker bee and fusses over it. Yes, it definitely still looks good. The zinnias are lovely.
    (((HUGS))) Susanne :)

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  7. I love your garden pictures the flowers are stunning

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  8. Enjoy your tomatoes, what a great idea to successive plant them. Zinnias are a favorite here. The bees and butterflies go gaga for them!

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  9. I love your pretty zinnias, Elaine!!! Your windowsill is so charming. I love your kitchen and home. I hope all is going well with y'all this week!

    xo,
    RJ

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