Hi everyone! We are so looking forward to this evening and our first ever Wine & Design Trunk Show. We will be bringing you some of the latest fashions and current trends along with tips and advice on what to keep in your closets this spring and what to let go. Moon and Lola from downtown Apex will be sharing their unique hand-crafted jewelry, and Lynne Ogburn Designs will be here to share their one-of-a-kind "gems from the garden" jewelry as well. Come share a glass of wine with us and enjoy a different kind of evening in the garden. Festivities are from 6-8 pm. Please RSVP to 460-7747 or info@gardensupplyco.com. I also wanted to share with you a few updates on some of the gardening projects I've been working on at my home. You all may remember my Topsy-Turvy tomato planting test garden from one month ago. We receive so many inquiries about the unique Topsy-Turvy planters down at Garden Supply, that I decided to give it a try and see how well they work. I was initially quite charmed by the whole concept, and found my planters rather easy to set-up, even working on my own. And now one month later, I still find the Topsy-Turvy planter to be a fun little gadget. All you need to get started is a planter, one bag of good potting soil, and your plant.
Here is what my planter looked like on day one.
And here it is 4 weeks later. As you can see, it has grown tremendously, and is setting its first tomatoes. Look at how healthy the foliage looks. One benefit to this growing style is it keeps the plants up above the ground where most garden pests reside, greatly reducing the chances of having a buggy plant.
The key so far has seemed to be selecting a nice sunny spot for the planter, and making sure it receives adequate watering. Remember, the Topsy-Turvy is a container and needs to be watered on a regular basis. As temperatures heat up, that means checking your planter every day. To decide if your planter could use more water, heft the bag. If it's heavy, leave it alone another day, but if it feels light as a feather, it's time for more water.
We also have the Topsy-Turvy Strawberry Planter and the Hot Pepper Planter in the garden center. I've planted strawberries and a tomato together in my second planter at home, which I will share with you soon. but we also have test planters of the Tomato and Hot Pepper Planters down at Garden Supply. Stop by and take a peek next time you're there.
And now, here's an updated photo of my Mother's Day Garden I've been creating against the back foundation wall of my house. Mom and I have a few plants left to get in the ground, but you can really see how the border is coming together.
If you would like to see more information on my shady Mother's Day garden, please go here. I've got tips on getting started and plant selection for those of you with similar planting opportunities in your yard. And as always, the experts at Garden Supply are standing by to help you with all your landscaping needs.
Hope to see many of you tonight at our Wine & Design! And I'll be back soon for more snippets from the garden.