Apr 14 2008
Return of the Black Thumb
Despite last year's complete failure as gardeners, the kids and I have decided to give it another shot this year. Mommy has decided to cheat a little this year though by buying a few starter plants. Hopefully that way we'll have a better chance of SOMETHING growing. *laugh* So as not to completely bypass the beginning process, I did however buy a few packets of seeds and we joined the Tomatosphere project again.
I bought starters of- thyme, Italian parsley, and strawberries
Seed packets of- eggplant, spinach, zucchini, and grape tomatoes
I also got an English Ivy plant for inside and then of course we have the Tomatosphere seed packets.
We've had the starter plants for almost two weeks now and they are actually doing well (surprising for us I know!). The Italian parsley is growing really nicely and MonkeyBoy has been kind of excited to see white flowers show up on the strawberry plants. We haven't started the seed packets yet but that is on our agenda for this week.
I guess to say our foray into gardening last year was a total loss would be a lie. After all, MonkeyBoy's little pot of mixed flowers survived and even continue to bloom in our windowsill throughout the winter. Seriously, one of the flowers grew upwards two feet and then bloomed a pretty yellow flower. We're all waiting to see what it can do when it's the right season! 
We’re doing the tomatosphere project too. And I just bought a bunch of seeds. I have the worst black thumb in civilization, but hope springs eternal.
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We love gardening and miss it terribly as we have been apartment dwelling with no decent sun exposure on our patio for the last year or so. Hopefully the fall will bring a house and a yard our way. I have grand plans for gardening as part of our botany unit next spring! There is something precious about diggin’ in the earth with the children. Here’s hoping both your efforts flourish!
Hi there from Alaska! I stumbled upon your blog just now and I was wondering if you could recommend any books re: Buddhism. I’m on a similar spiritual path and feel the same way that you do about letting kids find their own path. I’m just here to open some doors for them! I have a 4 and 12 year old and was searching for any age appropriate books and materials.
I look foward to perusing your blog!
Good luck in your gardening endevours!
‘Scuse my spelling!