This year we are expanding the vegetable garden. Most of the new space came from back of the yard which used to be covered in awful ivy. It took months for the spouse to dig it up and take down the old fence it was growing on, but now it is wide open and sunny back there. There is a chainlink fence dividing us from the back neighbors, and they have said that they hate the fence and will replace it at some point, but in this economy, that may take years. I've always wanted a chainlink fence to grow things on, so this year I'm planting the squashes and some sweet peas (flower) along there. The added benefit is that it may shield us from the attempted attacks of their dog, Oscar. Maybe if he can't see us, he'll ignore us.
Yesterday I got started on the seed starting. So far, there are sweet peas and lettuces sprouting, but today I'll get going on the squashes and cucumbers.Here are some views of the garden in its wild spring state before the weeding and plowing.
The first climbing rose of the year bloomed this week. I think this is Pinata.
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