Those of us who are interested in gardening have joined together in our condo, and we all have small garden plots. Some are as little as 4 square feet, some are as large as 50 square feet. Every available inch is being used in this small area. The most important thing is, we are having fun.
The original garden makers just kept adding to the space, and keeping it all for themselves, and when they moved, we finally got our share. Some gardens are a little bit more generous then others this is due to the slope and the landscaping.
While space is a issue that many of the gardeners squabble about, the available sunlight is also a concern. As a gardener I knew that sunlight was a requirement, I just had no idea how a extra hour or two of sunlight a day could make such a difference in growth.
There is a garden that was planted at the end of June, look at the tomatoes, they are gorgeous. My garden had peas planted in the cool months of February, and they are only 12 inches tall now. Go figure. Of course we could blame it on the weather, it’s not been the best, but this has happened for 3 years now.
The garden with the great tomatoes gets sun all day, the other gardens get much less sun. And it shows.
Certainly makes you realize that next time you plant a garden you should find the sunniest spot available.
Oh, and that’s my next door kitty, Ally, he likes to garden too, especially in my garden.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Sunlight is the source of energy for plants to cook food with their leaves. With proper and healthy nutrition, they get bigger and stronger. Creativity will create gardens almost anywhere... Great tomato you have there. ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteLook at those gorgeous tomato's. I see toast and mayo in their future! The cat is adorable. His face reminds me of my kitty. What kind of camera are you using for your photos or better yet, how are capturing such beautiful up close shots?
ReplyDeleteA sunny garden is a very nice thing to have ~ and a nice place for neighbour kitties to have a snooze! :)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
One can never have too much sun :)
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you have a cooperative spirit there Jen... sunlight is essential and especially afternoon light. Your neighbor kitty has sungold eyes. ;>)
ReplyDeleteMy tomatoes withered up and died awhile ago. That photo of the cat is precious!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Gorgeous tomatos! I bet the next door kitty likes to find the sunny spot too. :)
ReplyDeleteJen, it always surprises me when I meet a gardener who isn't generous~So glad they have moved out so everyone could get their fair share! Yippee for gardening fun! gail
ReplyDeleteThose tomatoes look great to me..ours are a disappointment this year..too rainy. Ah..a new kitty..a playmate for Bootsie! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Allie... what a sweetheart. And you're kind to her aren't you Jen? Some people would have a royal fit over an unwanted four legged visitor but not you. Kudos. I can practically taste the tomatoes. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteI just want to kiss that nose...and eat those tomatoes. BTW I mean the cat's nose not yours.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a little garden plot in our courtyard. That's not likely to ever happen here. When you & Gar move to your country home, let me know. The Frenchman and I may just move into your place....seriously.
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