Thinking about starting a garden....

Feb 5, 2023 2:54 PM

Oregano, I want to start with a handful of herbs as I've not grown many edibles. I have mostly been a houseplant person. Thinking of rosemary, sage and oregano to start!

We did grow a few sunflowers in our flower garden last year and they were stunning. I really love the darker colored ones.

Zucchini is one of my favorite veggies, I'd love to see if I can grow this interesting white one.

One eyed, one horned, flying purple pepper eater... I am really drawn to fruits and veggies that are darker in color, purples and reds. Things you don't see too often in the local markets.

Giant red Japanese mustard

Tigger melons, would love to grow some of these and see how they taste!

Another beautiful striped melon, would also love to grow and taste

This one was described as "Crenshaw like" and I do love Crenshaw melons!

Sorrell. I have grown this before and love it. Not only beautiful but delicious.

An odd large cucumber. I want to eat it.

Saffron crocus

Little black tomatoes

Tomatoes that look like peppers ?

Green zebra tomatoes

Violet sparkle peppers

I think this is the first year I won‘t attampt to grow my own herbs - I‘ve tried so many methods & they keep dying. Best of luck to you tho!

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Google 'Square foot gardening" The books tell you how to grow veggies in small areas that complement each other and the soil.

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If you like dark plants, I'd also recommend red Basil. Tomatoes and gourds are fickle things where I live, best success I had with those 1/2

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Years ago I grew an African Blue Basil which I also recommend

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2/2 was buying baby plants locally.

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Thank you for the suggestion, I believe I have seen red and purple basil, and I do love basil!

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First public post, I'm sorry, all photos were taken from rareseeds.com (baker creek) incase you want to check them out!

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I came here to comment that it looks like someone has been in the baker creek catalogue!

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I purchased some seeds as Christmas gifts this year and kinda fell in love with their website. Definitely going to order some more!

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Tomatoes are a good idiot-proof place to start! Herbs are also great and many are evergreen. Lavender is also a must! Good luck and enjoy!!!

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I guard lavender is good at keeping deer and bunnies away, so I will definitely try some! We have both here.

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Throw in a butterfly bush if you're having a deer/bun issue. Not edible but d/b don't like them, bloom all summer, and attract pollinators:)

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Thank you! Just googled em! They are so pretty! The black knight variety is right up my alley ?

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