let me count the ways:
instant gratification: you dig a bed, you put in some plants, you've got a garden! okay, so its not always that simple, but sometimes it is. and those little quick beds inspire MUCH larger ones later on.
seeds: its amazing, put some tiny dried out things in the ground (or flower pots) water, wait. A couple weeks later there are plants! tiny plants, sure, but plants!
veggies: it took a couple years, but brandon has finally converted me to loving veggie beds. I was the decorative gardener in the family, but after helping him with his veggie garden for a couple years, i see the beauty and fun of the veggie bed. and they are soooooo easy once you get going!
climbers: I want flowers and green everywhere, and there are some COOL climbers out there! we just started brewing our own beer this year (brandon's new years resolution, we should all pick such easy and fun resolutions. hmmm, i think that may be my new resolution for next year...) so of course we now have to grow our own hops! even if you don't make your own beer, you should still grow hops. its pretty, and very fast growing for screens and shade.
annuals: fun new color combos every year! its a fun way to change things up in your yard from year to year. and great to decorate for one year when you know you will be doing something more permanent the next year.
okay, so i'm sure there are more, but thats all i can think of right now with OPB going in my ear. if you need some gardening help, or know anyone, let me know! i can help!
instant gratification: you dig a bed, you put in some plants, you've got a garden! okay, so its not always that simple, but sometimes it is. and those little quick beds inspire MUCH larger ones later on.
seeds: its amazing, put some tiny dried out things in the ground (or flower pots) water, wait. A couple weeks later there are plants! tiny plants, sure, but plants!
veggies: it took a couple years, but brandon has finally converted me to loving veggie beds. I was the decorative gardener in the family, but after helping him with his veggie garden for a couple years, i see the beauty and fun of the veggie bed. and they are soooooo easy once you get going!
climbers: I want flowers and green everywhere, and there are some COOL climbers out there! we just started brewing our own beer this year (brandon's new years resolution, we should all pick such easy and fun resolutions. hmmm, i think that may be my new resolution for next year...) so of course we now have to grow our own hops! even if you don't make your own beer, you should still grow hops. its pretty, and very fast growing for screens and shade.
annuals: fun new color combos every year! its a fun way to change things up in your yard from year to year. and great to decorate for one year when you know you will be doing something more permanent the next year.
okay, so i'm sure there are more, but thats all i can think of right now with OPB going in my ear. if you need some gardening help, or know anyone, let me know! i can help!
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