How will my garden grow? Part 1: Inspiration

I have been researching container gardening. Last year I tried a few herbs and some strawberries in a couple of containers and had great success so I'm confident I can expand my efforts this year.

Once again, Pinterest proves to be a great source of inspiration. 

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Tomatoes are on my list this year. I like these tips from squidoo.com. Last year I planted Marigolds with my veggies and they burned up- I'm hoping this year the tomatoes can give them a little shade.

I love the idea to use troughs, this pinner uploaded this pic directly. Here's a link to her board. Last year I used a big galvanized bucket and I loved how it looked. Form and function. Yes!

I'm loving this handy dandy chart from thegardencentral.com. 

Here's a list of veggies and herbs I'm planning in growing this year:

Tomatoes

Carrots

Green bell peppers

Lettuce

Broccoli

Zucchini

Strawberries

Basil

Mint

Cilantro

I will be starting seeds in the next couple of weeks! I plan to have 2 galvanized troughs and 2 large galvanized buckets once I transplant outside. I won't grow everything from seeds but it is a great teachable moment for the kids to see, I am excited to get my kiddos involved.

Look for more gardening progress to hit the blog soon!