Well, it looks like things are not going to work out with the house. We have second and third choices, and a potential fourth, so all is not lost. We're pretty disappointed, but it could be a LOT worse. I'm still holding out the faintest sliver of hope that I'll get a phone call to the effect of "they didn't think you'd actually walk away, and they're ready to agree to your counter-offer." It could happen. I don't expect it to, but it could.
On the bright side, the first of my seed catalogues arrived today, Bountiful Gardens. They sell "heirloom, untreated, open-pollinated seeds for sustainable growing." Can it get more granola than that? Since it will probably be late before I can actually plant anything in the ground this year, I should probably start modest. That's honestly my intention. I'm thinking, maybe build a raised bed or two, maybe a few large containers, especially for herbs. So, this is my short list:
garbanzo beans (Okay, not for this year, but come on, hummus made from my own beans? Hell, yeah)
chantenay carrots
rainbow mix chard (it's pretty and you can eat it)
collards
Beit Alpha cucumbers (they're a Middle Eastern variety - must be good for tzatziki)
Brora rutabaga
Cocozelle zucchini (It's an Italian heirloom variety.)
Brandywine and Cherokee Purple tomatoes
Moon and Stars watermelon
Sweet basil
Neale won't let me grow catnip
spearmint
lavender
thyme
rosemary
oregano
savory
The catalogue also sells a wildflower seed mix that's supposed to attract beneficial insects. Definitely want that. Daisies, too, cause who doesn't like daisies? I'm expecting several more catalogues....this could get ugly.
I don't know why he won't let you grow catnip.
ReplyDeleteJust remember, don't grow any mint in the yard without a way to contain it. A friend's mom planted spearmint in her yard and it soon took over. We were a bit frightened when she went into the back yard with a machete and a determined look in her eye...