Alan Remembers His Youth

Considering all that is happening in the World today I have determined that it is appropriate to become involved in some of the great passions of my Past.  I decided to be a small time Gardener.  My Bride calls me a "Farmer."  Admittedly I have a small operation.  We all know that the soil here is not appropriate for growing vegetables so I decided to be a "Container Gardener."  It all started while I was shopping at Lowes for something and I noted the great looking "Red Pots" made in Mexico.  I went home and a few days later I returned to Lowe's with my Project in mind.  I purchased the containers and some landscape fabric as well as Potting Soil.  

The next day I placed a "coffee filter" on top of the hole in the bottom of the containers and filled them with "packing peanuts" about one third of the way placing a layer of landscape fabric on top of the peanuts.  Then, the potting soil.  This procedure allows the containers to be more manageable should I ever need or like to move them.

This is a sage plant and I am looking forward to using the leaves for seasoning.

I placed a Red Bell Sweet Pepper in one container and Lemon Thyme, Lemon Balm and Greek Oregano around the edge.

This Container has a Bush Goliath Tomato as well as Lemon Thyme, Lemon Balm and Greek Oregano.  I am already looking forward to a "Matter Samwich."

A view of My Garden