I have not been here for a while. It might be the sign of the times. I wrote stories but could not publish them. However, I most certainly missed visiting other blogs and receiving feedback on my own.
During my absence last year - I started a new hobby. The title of the post gives it away. I started a garden – a table garden on my balcony/terrace at the start of Summer 2021.
Happy, healthy, green Table garden - 11 July 2021
I was truly amazed that this table system could yield so much and how lovely everything tasted and looked.
I purchased it from the "Makkelijk Moestuin" - literally translated into Easy home garden and it truly was easy. As a newbie at gardening - I bought the table, soil mix, seeds and accessories from them. The best part is the easy to follow app - which helps me to lay out my garden, track what I planted and it tells me daily what to do and what to expect.
My garden in the app-March 2022
At first, I was apprehensive but not with this one-stop shop no-brainer home gardening. Was it truly a no brainer though? Well-yes but Mother Nature- threw a few surprises in for me - pest, insects etc. I will share any challenges if they occur this year as well.
I was very exciting to start this season, planning and deciding what to plant in the table garden or grow bags. I bought extra seeds and bags in preparation.
I started sowing seeds on March 11.,2022. The app advised on the right seeds for each position on the table. I needed to germinate some seeds before planting.
Luckily, the seeds planted could handle the cooler spring temperatures. There has been lovely spring days but also zero Celsius temperatures, freezing rain, hail and snowfall during March and early April.
Despite that - with the help of covers - my vegetables are progressing nicely.
My garden today- April 21, 2022
There were 2 empty spots - as shown in the app photo above. I will plant cucumbers and courgettes (zucchini) there shortly. In the meanwhile - I planted Lollo Rossi and Bionda lettuces. I am already harvesting them. Aren’t they beautiful?
I have also harvested radishes. There were perfect - being crunchy and mildly pungent. Did you know that the leaves are also edible?
This year, I’ve added some strawberry plants. The strawberries were a special request from my children – in order to have a garden with not just “serious vegetables”. Some of the flowers have already become mini-strawberries- aren't they gorgeous.
I love the miracle of watching seeds become seedlings, then full grown plants. I will share the progress and changes in my table garden, grow bags, experiments etc.
I am loving my new hobby. My terrace veggie garden is a place of solace - my own haven in the city.
Welcome back. You have such a beautiful garden. I'd think momogrow was someone who always knew how to grow.
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Lol you made me laugh. You are right - The Grow in my name suggests a lot but it means that I want to grow - a garden and to continuously develop myself. It is a process even with gardening.
Thanks for the welcoming me back and for dropping by and the PIZZA - much appreciated.
I guess I misunderstood. And you're right, we all grow every day. Have a wonderful day
Oh my, your crops are amazing! I envy all of them.
Many thanks @afterglow. I think my plants feels my enthusiasm and positive energy along with the warmth of the sun’s rays and the energizing water bath.
You're welcome (^_^)
i love to see nature blossom too, love to watch flowers and plant grow, my interest didn't stop in that, love to watch animals grow too but the part of the country i am now, i have no chance to do that... lovely garden you have there momo
So you are a nature lover too - that is great. I hope soon you will be where you can enjoy the things you like.
Thanks for your compliment on my small garden.
I love what I am seeing. The urge to feel nature around by having a garden. I love the table system you are using, it makes your hobby fluid and flexible. Glad your kids requested a strawberry plant in the garden, they are my favourite flavour anytime I wanna drink a yoghurt.
Thank you @udezee. I wanted to have my own bit of nature in the city - this system makes it so easy for me.
Strawberries are great - I will definitely share some with you when they are ready.
It is so lovely. Your garden has colorful vibe with a lot of vegetables. I am so surprised that you have tracked the process of plant after sowing. Great with what you were doing, sis.
Many thanks for your comment and compliment. Yes I can track the plants progress in the app daily. It is a brilliant system and perfect for me as a first time gardener. As a total novice in a city dwelling - this system is perfect.
Awe such a pleasure to look at😍
This is literally my online blockchain garden at Dcrops... Radish and strawberry🍓😊
You do have a niche here and it'll be so much fun reading about you growing different varieties of seeds.
I love the layouts and its so colourful😍
Sun shining, Seeds planted, crops growing... Bravo👏
@queenstarr - thanks so much for your kind comment - so encouraging. I will definitely check out Dcrops. I will also post updates on my garden periodically - I absolutely enjoy watching every grow - often it is taken for granted but I think it is magical.
Pleasure Momogrow💗🤗
@momogrow, I am fascinated any time I see nice and beautiful home gardening, who would not want such fresh tasty looking vegetables in his or backyard?
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This is actually more detailed than I thought. I'm officially jealous 😂
Sorry it took me so long to get here.
Aww you got here though. No need tone jealous - I will share the fruits (well mostly vegetables) of my garden with you. I will also provide periodic updates.
What a neat little home garden container. Your garden looks great and id going to provide you with lots of healthy food. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It is amazing what this small space has provided. In addition a daily source of joy.