, I was inspired to go for the gusto and devote the front yard to veggies. It will be a long project, but we're well on our way.See that little patch of grass over on the right? That's all the lawn there is. We only ended up with that much so we could have a picnic spot.
There are six artichokes in the main garden area, surrounded by rock to keep the kitties from playing in the dirt. Yes, there will be lots of weeding in my future.
This weekend, we got a yard of compost/soil mix to put in the space to the left of the walkway. It gets full sun all day and will be Jackjack's strawberry patch. (He only raked for about 30 seconds and then started jumping off the back of the truck into the dirt.)
There will be some poppies in the main area for year 'round greenery/color, and some rainbow chard once the seeds get going. Purple ruffled basil, sweet peppers, and a green bean tower are in the plans for later this spring. I might even be brave and try some potatoes...goodness knows there's enough room!
Are you growing anything in your front yard this year? Tell us about it in the comments!
My front yard is the north side of the house so it's almost always in shade. I've got two peach trees, two Asian pear trees and two Saskatoon blueberry bushes in the front yard. However I've expanded the back yard and built some raised beds so I'll now have more garden space in the back yard.
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ReplyDeleteThis is going to be incredible - what a PERFECT site! I can't wait to see the progress - this is SO exciting!
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Fabulous ! Can't convince Husband this is what we need to do. But I'm slowly putting in more & more. Already have a Meyer Lemon out front in a pot, but have just added a Bearss Lime, a miniature nectarine & miniature peach in pots as well. The grape didn't work out & is being moved to a more habitable spot in someone else's yard. But herbs & artichokes figure into my new front border plans. The roses stay - planning to try out some rose hip or rose petal jelly this year !
ReplyDeleteVery impressive!! My front yard is mostly shade (the front of the house faces North) but I still would like to make it as edible as possible!
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