Well, we've reach the nice even-sounded 2010. Monk would be happy. All you TV viewers out there will appreciate that. Of course, we're not talking TV here, we're talking gardens and the beginning of the year is kind of the beginning of all that is possible in the garden. But first a little 2009 wrap-up, which highlights this adorable poinsettia, which was a remnant of the 2008 holiday season that I rescued. In the early days of 2009 it was starting to be seriously unhappy in its pot so I gave it a little spot in the garden and, as you can see, it showed its appreciation by bringing the garden a little Christmas cheer in December.
Otherwise, the garden is doing well -- much more going on than there was last year at this time. I've still got one Marina di Chioggia growing on that crazy vine, which I did cut back a bit once I harvested the other one. This will be three I got from that one little seed, which is pretty amazing. The roses are still blooming and I've been enjoying radishes and lettuces I just put in a month or so ago. Hopefully soon will be adding carrots plus, later, some onions and garlic to that list.
Although the basil are pretty much finished I'm letting the last few bushes (both lemon and Italian) continue volunteering, both because this way we'll get some early sprouts next year and also because the bees seem to love them. Plus today I saw a lady bug hanging out on the lemon basil. Not only does anything that makes a lady bug happy make me happy but I figure it's good omen for the year. Happy new year in the garden, everybody!
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