18 Aug 2024

Leen van der Mark

On occasion during my lunch break, I wander into Bunnings’ discount corner, trying to find a bargain. I discovered heaps of discounted bulb packs, and these lovely red ones caught my eye. I planted some in the pots outside the bedroom window. In the other pot, I planted some Dutch iris.

It’s my first time planting bulbs, and it’s pretty easy. I’ll keep you all updated on their progress.

The love of my life has tried to explain the correct pronunciation: “Leen van der Mark”—that’s my best attempt!

Enjoy this freezing wet Sunday, and remember, you can work on your veggie patch in any weather!

New raised garden bed

I decided to make the veggie patch look a bit neater and more professional, so I found myself shopping for a raised garden bed.

I found a Gardenline product at Big W for $70, and it turned out to be of excellent quality and very easy to put together.

I placed some packaging at the bottom, as it will eventually compost instead of ending up in the bin.

My broccoli plants in the pots can sit in there until they’ve grown, and then I’ll use the soil from those pots to fill up the garden bed, ready for tomato and cucumber seedlings.

Broccoli

My beautiful, fresh and healthy broccoli is just about ready to go into the broccoli spaghetti on this beautiful sunny day. Veggie patch anywhere, everyone!

Leen van der Mark

My Leen van der Mark flowers are coming along nicely. The dry spell has ended, and they’re looking quite healthy, although there’s one that’s being a bit stubborn and not growing at all.

It won’t be long now until the flowers bloom.

Rascally Rabbits

Finally, proof! I’ve been wondering why I’m finding diggings, eaten grass, and missing plants—turns out it’s a very, very cute baby rabbit caught red-handed making a comfy burrow behind the new veggie box.

Eat all you want, little one – I’ll even put out some water and carrots for you.

Happy veggie patching everyone and everything! 🙂