Last year I really wanted a small vegetable garden, but I was not able to do the work involved in getting one planted. So, over the last few months, I have been looking around the internetz and Pinterest, and gardening websites, and and and…I have figured out a way to make a raised garden that I won’t have to bend over or do heavy work like digging or raking or all that other stuff to get it prepared and planted. It involves using some normal everyday things in unique ways to accomplish my goals.
Yes, yes, I am going to use those two green canvas camp chairs for part of it. I might even use another blue canvas chair that has been under the back porch for more than a year. These chairs seem to be unstable at best, and they are very difficult for me to get up out of if I sit in them. So, they are going to be re-purposed into a veggie garden.
The concrete well head that is in our yard, covering up an old, out of use well, will also be incorporated into my garden. The last time you saw this, it was when I was planking you for voting for me in a contest. If ( and I really mean when) this garden is up and running, I will be showing you pictures of it every Friday for the entire gardening season. I am so excited and just can not wait!
So, I am planning to plant swiss chard, onions, kale, and English peas first. Later on, I want to plant some green beans, squash, peppers, and eggplant and some tomatoes. If you had a little garden, what would be your “must have” vegetable to plant in it?
geogypsy2u says
March 15, 2014 at 8:18 amRight on. So glad you’ve figured out a way to have a garden this year.
Henrietta says
March 19, 2014 at 6:29 pmI am really excited to see how you re-purpose those chairs into a veggie garden! You are so creative!
Audrey at Barking Mad! says
March 20, 2014 at 1:46 pmMust haves would be carrots, cucumbers and baby lettuces, and the absolute MUST HAVE, over everything else are strawberries. If all this dang snow would melt, I might actually get around to creating a garden this year!
I can’t wait to see how you upcycle those chairs into your garden!
chelle2013 says
March 20, 2014 at 1:49 pmI can’t wait to see how this all turns out!! Re-purposing definitely helps cut costs down.
Karen says
March 20, 2014 at 4:09 pmMe too. I have been dreaming about this garden all week!
Jenn says
March 20, 2014 at 2:53 pmExciting! We had a garden for two years but have had to take a break with the kids being so little. Maybe next year.
C @ Kid Things says
March 20, 2014 at 3:23 pmCan’t wait to follow along! My gardening is limited to containers. With kids who like to run around and possibly trample through my hard work, it’s just easier that way.
burpclothsblog says
March 20, 2014 at 4:05 pmOoh I can’t wait to see what you do! We keep talking about gardening…I’d love to grow some spinach and zucchini in the backyard.
Also, love your planking pic!
Karen says
March 20, 2014 at 4:08 pmHahaha, thank you. That day I found out just how hard planking is to do.
Faithful_Mommie (@Faithful_Mommie) says
March 20, 2014 at 4:28 pmLooking forward to seeing how it goes. I wish I could have a garden!!
Jessica Benton says
March 20, 2014 at 5:19 pmI want a garden so bad but my back yard turns into a lake every time it rains for more than 30 min. I will just have to live vicariously thru you.
sweetmomma says
March 20, 2014 at 6:41 pmCan not wait to get planting! The front flower bed is strictly for flowers but this summer we are putting in a veggie garden and some planter boxes for fruits. I have spring fever too but the frost has to come out of the ground first…..
Kay M. says
March 20, 2014 at 7:17 pmFor our family, tomatoes and bell peppers are must haves. We usually plant crooked neck squash, and cucumbers too. I’ve wanted to plant green beans, but haven’t yet. I may have to look into that for this year….
Michelle says
March 20, 2014 at 8:20 pmPeppers is big for us! I use them in lots of recipes!
sippycupmom says
March 20, 2014 at 9:16 pmOh, I can’t wait to see what you come up with! I would love to have a garden.
Jen - Life With Levi says
March 20, 2014 at 10:04 pmWe’re expecting a late spring here in MN, so we’re just getting into this mode ourselves. Can’t wait to start planting!
savingugreen says
March 20, 2014 at 10:33 pmI am so excited to see how your garden turns out. Every year I say I’m going to do one but just don’t get around to it.
Eliza Ferree says
March 20, 2014 at 11:06 pmI’d want tomatoes and sweet peas. Course I’m in the desert and my yard nothing will grow. 🙁 Oh I love those green canvas chairs however a warning the arms will start falling down more if those rubber things ever lose their stickyness or get outstretched.
Cat Davis says
March 20, 2014 at 11:51 pmI can’t wait to see how your gardening goes! This year I’m sticking to container gardening and turning my raised bed garden into a memorial garden full of wildflowers for my dad.
Karen says
March 21, 2014 at 12:16 pmOh, nice, Cat. I want to see pictures of it in full bloom.
Toni says
March 21, 2014 at 8:35 amGardening and I are not the best of friends. I tend to kill everything I have ever tried to garden, it makes me sad that I don’t have a very good green thumb LOL
tammileetips says
March 21, 2014 at 10:15 amI am dreaming of gardening this year. I am setting out time to get outside and play in the dirt this year.
Jennifer says
March 21, 2014 at 11:30 amI wish I did more raised beds. My dad has all raised beds and they are so much easier to maintain. My bed advice is to go long more than square so you can reach in from the side with less climbing in.
Trisha Haas says
March 22, 2014 at 8:57 pmI never thought about planting onions! Thats a pretty fun idea!