A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have a rock star garden this summer. Keep them coming!
Check out these greenhouse photos Andi from Mt. Vernon, Washington sent in. The photo above is what her greenhouse looks like right now. This year she planted 21 tomatoes, 4 tomatillos, mature lettuces and greens, and a silly number of starts of everything from squash to quinoa, marigolds to hibiscus.
{Photo of Andi’s greenhouse last summer}
Here is what Andi had to say:
We built the greenhouse last summer from windows and doors from remodeling the house. It is 14’ long and 3 ½’ wide. I grow everything from seed, starting them indoors for the earliest possible bloom and crop. I started the tomatoes on Feb. 8, I just couldn’t wait.
We are on a large city lot and have no lawn; everything is garden. We have a huge willow, thirteen fruit trees, lots of berry and currant bushes, several lilacs, wisteria, and bunches of other trees, bushes, and plants. The greenhouse is in the front yard, but we’re building a second in the back. {No way all 21 tomatoes are going to fit in the first one!}
We have two dogs, the other one Max, is all black and didn’t want to be in the pic. This one is Wellie.
I am also a full time fiber artist {www.andishannon.com} and when I need a break from the sewing machine, I go out and work in the yard. A good balance as each fuels the other for inspiration.
Wow Andi! I couldn’t agree more! Your garden is beautiful!
~Mavis
If you would like to have your garden, chicken coop or something you’ve made featured on One Hundred Dollars a Month, here’s what I’m looking for:
- Your Garden Pictures and Tips – I’d especially like to see your garden set ups, growing areas, and know if you are starting seeds indoors this year. If so, show me some picture of how you are going about it.
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- Cool Arts & Crafts – Made from your very own hands with detailed {and well photographed} pictures and instructions.
- Your pictures and stories about your pets. The more pictures and details the better.
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crlzmmr says
Andi,
The red/orange flower is Crocosmia, Yes?
I planted a million of them in my front yard and back yard this season
and very few of them have come up.
(The ones that have, look pathetic – none of them are blooming )
and I really wanted a yard full of Crocosmias.
I was curious if there was any hope that your picture was last year’s (not this year)?
It is too darn hot to really be able to grow anything in San Diego.
Andi says
Yes, they red and orange flowers are crocosmia. The blooms are from last year, the plants are about two feet tall right now, but no buds yet. I’m sorry yours aren’t cooperating. They have become one of my favorites, especially when the hummingbirds come visit them. But, with that heat, you can easily grow things I struggle with, so enjoy those!
Heather B. says
Andi,
Where did you find tomatillo plants? I have been looking for them everywhere and can’t find them! ( I also live in VA). Are your tomatoes growing in 5 gallon buckets? Love the green house!!
Andi says
Heather, I grew them from seed. (www.westcoastseeds.com) I grew the same last year and had oodles of them. (Four plants, I think) They get as large as tomato plants and have large, pretty blossoms. I’m in NW Washington State, but with a greenhouse they do well. I bet in VA they’ll take over the garden! They are indeed in Home Depot 5 gallon buckets. (Took the buckets to a local dirt/rock supplier and we fit 15 of them in our old Prius.) I might get some burlap bags from a local coffee place to cover the screaming orange.