Home > Blogs > Heather Chavez > Second Self Virtual Assistance

My Spring Garden

By Heather Chavez

Services for Real Estate Pros with Second Self Virtual Assistance

April 14, 2011 04:47 AM

gardening It's that time of year, people. Time to get your spring garden in order if you're willing. This year, my husband and I have been toying with the idea of actually starting one up. It's in an effort to be healthier to our waistlines as well as our pocketbooks, since groceries are getting so high. I'm not sure what to plant, though. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is good to plant for newbies, such as myself and tips on how to keep up a small household garden? I'd love to hear from you.

Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assistant - Second Self Virtual Assistance: When There Isn't Enough of You to Go Around!

goose/gander If you like this, take a gander at these:

Community Day in Nampa ID

Boise's Own Roller Derby

Mixing It Up in Martinsville

Unfortunately Named Websites

2011 Boise Flower and Garden Show

Sometimes Life Gets in the Way of Blogging

How Social Media Affects Your Website Traffic

Beware the Ides of March

Happy Pi Day!

Dry Spell Ends in the Desert

Record-Breaking at Daytona 500

But You Could Have!

What's in a (Domain) Name?

Dr Seuss Storytime at Target

Husband Upgrade

Annotating Your YouTube Videos

Re-Blog

Comments(6)

Comment

Show All Comments

Sort:

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Heather... I call myself a "pot" gardener although my husband prefers "container" since he's in law enforcement.

I plant bell peppers, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, egg plants and hot peppers. I grow them on my deck. In my yard deer would eat my plants where I live. I love fresh tomatoes and I also put some blanched and peeled into my freezer each summer and use them for sauces and soups in winter. And I have a great easy bread and butter pickle recipe if you like those.

It's also a good idea to "trade" with neighbors who might also garden and grow something different. I traded pickles for okra with one of my neighbors last summer.

Apr 14, 2011 04:57 AM

Robert Rauf

CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

We had great luck with raised garden beds last summer and are adding to our garden this spring... for ideas: http://www.raisedgardenbeds.com/Garden%20plans-2.htm I did not buy from them, but they were an insiration for a unique design.

Tomatoes ended up taller than me by a bunch.. we had good luck with egg plants and peppers as well. Also herbs did really well too,

this year we are adding beans, mellons, a second run at squash, Cucumbers etc... garden

Apr 14, 2011 06:11 AM

Mindy Kannon

Chew Your Rope, LLC - Wilton, CT

Personal Chef and Nutrition Coach

Heather,

Are you looking for flowers or veggies? And if veggies, organic? If you need any recipes for those "home-grown" veggies - I can help you out with that.

Happy planting!

Mindy

Apr 14, 2011 08:02 AM

Sandy Acevedo

951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA

RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Hi Heather, As a former Master Gardener, I am familiar with this nationwide organization. It is usually aligned with a local university, and whose mission statement is to assist the home gardeners with sustainable, environmental practices. They usually have a free helpline for questions. It is a good place to find out what works best in your area, since not all things work best in each area.

The link for your area, I think, is: http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/idahogardens/fvh/vegetables.htm
Check it out...

Apr 14, 2011 08:24 AM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Wow Heather you're getting some great tips on gardening here. Keep us posted with what you decide to do and grow in your new digs.

Apr 15, 2011 01:19 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Heather, good for you! we joined a CSA this year. I knew I wouldn't have time for gardening but didn't want to give up the fresh veggies.

Apr 15, 2011 09:12 AM

Comments(6)

Heather Chavez

Real Estate Resources