Well...why didn't anyone speak up and tell me what a stupid idea that was? Why didn't anyone mention that trying to grow vegetables in pots during a St. Louis summer was laughable? Why didn't someone remind me that I would have to water these stupid things 3 times a day when it was 10,000 degrees for most of the summer, and they would still turn out looking like this?
Someone could have predicted that I would get one measly zucchini, and then my two plants would be taken over by some disgusting white wormy thing that ate them from the inside out.
What about the fact that I haven't gotten even a single decent pepper?
The roma tomatoes are hard and green on the inside. We've been able to eat some grape tomatoes, but I expected many more from my two plants.
The pumpkin plant is still as crazy as ever...taking over the yard. However, I won't be holding a neighborhood patch this year. My big crop of pumpkins is actually just one...but he's giant. We grew one big pumpkin. It's hilarious.
We've been turning him over every day to prevent a flat spot. We are totally babying this thing. I can't wait until he's sitting on my front porch. He's the only bright spot from my summer of gardening.
Well...there is one more bright spot...my helper.
Lesson learned. I won't be potting anything but rosemary next summer. My rosemary has been wonderful. In fact, I have plenty, so let me know if you are local and want some. We love rosemary on potatoes!!
I may put in a few grape tomato plants...but not in pots. The pumpkin plant is questionable. Dan will need to revive the grass underneath in the spring, so we'll see!
Next time I try something stupid...please tell me!
Sundried tomatoes anyone? oh dear. Great photos of your son though, he has such a lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteHad just talked myself into container gardening next year, but you are making me rethink this! So much easier to go to the farmers market. Thank you!XO
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