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My First Garden Update

May 12, 2015

A few weeks ago I shared a post about my garden.  By popular demand, today I’m posting My First Garden Update.  I’ve learned so much in the past few weeks.  I should say that I’ve learned some lessons in the past few weeks.  My tomato plants thrived from the beginning.  Aside from having holes in some leaves (I assume from insects of some sort) these plants are doing well.  I’ve been eating the cherry tomatoes in my salads.

My cucumber plants started out along the front of the garden.  My dog kept stepping on them and they looked terrible.  I ended up moving them to the left front of the garden, planting an additional two plants and getting rid of the broken seedlings.  The cucumber plants are now thriving.  To the right of the cucumbers I added two cabbage plants along with two pepper plants.  So far, so good with these too.

My strawberry plants are growing like crazy.  The only problem I’m having with the strawberries is that with all of the rain that we’ve had, we’ve had unwanted pests called slugs.  YUCK!  I had a he juicy strawberry on a vine and when I turned it over there was a huge hole and a slug enjoying the fruit.

I ended up trying a variety of organic pesticides to no avail.  Today I purchased another spray product for the leaves of the plants that have holes from insects.  I also added some slug bait and kill to the garden.  I’m hoping to intercept the slugs before they can get to my strawberries and other vegetables.  Check out my pictures below. Any advice from my “seasoned” gardener friends is welcome with open arms!

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My original garden

my first garden

My updated garden

my strawberry plants, my first garden

My strawberry plants.  You can see lots of new blossoms.

my first garden, cherry tomato plants

My cherry tomato plants.  I’m growing lots of tomatoes, however the leaves aren’t looking very good.  Any advice?

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  1. Peggy Bayer says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I had a farmer tell me a few years ago to plant marigolds near my tomatoes and peppers and it would keep away pests. We do it every year and I don’t have a problem with bugs, its the rabbits that I’m still having problems with. Oh well, my Aunt always told me, they have to eat too and we should share! LOL
    Peg~

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    • Stacie says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:53 am

      I planted marigolds in the flower beds, but not my garden box. Maybe I need to try it. We’ve kept the bunnies away though that bothered the flowers back in the summer and fall. Have a good day! Stacie xo

      Reply
  2. aimee ( says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

    WOW.. You are doing a great job. Our garden never looks that good.. except for the herbs.

    Reply
    • Stacie says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Thanks, I’m trying! I visit my garden several times a day like a proud mother. LOL! Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

      Reply
  3. brittany Suell says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

    It’s looking great! I jUst did my first too mostly herbs!

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    • Stacie says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks! I’m hoping to actually be able to eat something other than tomatoes soon. Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

      Reply
  4. rosemondcates says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Nice! Mine is growing like crazy with all the rain we’ve gotten recently!

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    • Stacie says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:13 am

      I know, the rain has been good for gardens this spring. We’ll see what happens in the summer months… Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

      Reply
  5. Lauren Spann says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:51 am

    So cool! I’m jealous. I’m dying to make an herb garden. Are you planting any of those?
    Elle
    Southern Elle Style

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    • Stacie says

      May 13, 2015 at 9:15 am

      I haven’t planted any herbs (yet) mostly because I’m not much of a chef and wouldn’t know what to do with them. You should start one though! Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

      Reply
  6. Sabrina says

    May 14, 2015 at 12:48 am

    Very nice Stacie, it’s looking so good!

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    • Stacie says

      May 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks! I had another slug though eating a strawberry this morning. It’s so frustrating! I’ll update again soon. Have a great day. Stacie xo

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  7. Pary Moppins says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Put a little beer in a shallow lid (like from a coffee can) to help your slug problem. They love beer! They are attracted to the drink (and distracted from your strawberries), get drunk, and drowned. It’s gross but gets the job done. 🙂

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    • Stacie says

      May 21, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Thanks for the tip! I’ll try this if it ever stops raining around here. Sounds like an easy enough solution. Thanks for stopping by! Stacie xo

      Reply

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