Hello, dear readers, it’s good to be back! It’s taken awhile, but I have some pictures to share of my newly planted garden beds. It was a steep learning curve, but I am quite satisfied with the results.

Although several of the items you see in the after picture ended up being bought from starts, I am excited that they are alive in August. Many are perennials which we’ll continue to enjoy for years to come, but I am most proud of those which were grown from seeds or bulbs. The dahlias went WILD and the zinnias, gladiolas and acidantheras are also doing very well. The pea plants had their heyday about 5 weeks ago and we enjoyed eating those peas!

Most importantly, the enthusiasm and knowledge I have gained from cultivating my own garden has positively influenced my job as floral manager. When I give advice about pinching back, pests, transplanting, etc., I now have first-hand experiences to share as examples. I look forward to sharing these experiences with our customers for years to come.